1858-O $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 3....

Description

1858-O Twenty Dollar, AU58
Conditionally Rare New Orleans Gold

1858-O $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 3. The date is low and left, the right side of a dentil aligned with the left base of the 1 in the date. The bottom of the 5 is centered over a dentil. This is the obverse usually seen. Among O-mint double eagles from the first decade of their production, the 1858-O is still somewhat available in grades approaching Mint State, while not seen as often as the 1857-O or the 1852-O. The Garrett and Guth reference suggests just 200 or fewer examples survive from a mintage of 35,250 pieces.

This near-Mint State 1858-O is decidedly scarce at this grade level, showing medium yellow-gold surfaces that are well-struck with a scattering of mostly minor contact marks. Ample luster dominates both sides, and much prooflike surface remains. NGC has seen just six numerically finer examples. Census: 32 in 58 (1 in 58+, 2 in 58 ★ ), 6 finer (6/18).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2016), lot 5641, where it realized $37,600.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2698, PCGS# 8924, Greysheet# 9893)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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