1859-O $20 AU50 PCGS....

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1859-O Double Eagle, AU50
Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr.

1859-O $20 AU50 PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Variety 1. The 1859-O double eagle is the third or fourth rarest of the pieces produced in New Orleans, depending upon the source consulted. The 1854-O and 1856-O issues are the rarest, with some placing the 1855-O ahead of the 1859-O. Deep yellow-gold surfaces are present on this piece, an example of Variety 1, with a high date and the 1 centered between dentils. A second variety exists with a low date and the 1 centered over a dentil. Portions of the protected areas on the reverse reveal attractive orange-red color.
Ex: Miles Collection (Stack's 10/1968), lot 858; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part II (Bowers and Merena, 10/1999), lot 1733.
From The Douglas Martin Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269B, PCGS# 8927, Greysheet# 9895)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 9,100

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