1859-O $20

Description

1859-O XF 45. Very lightly cleaned, with faint hairlines evident on both sides. We mention these solely for the sake of accuracy, as they are hardly noticeable and they do not detract from the otherwise impressive appearance of this coin. Both sides display a prooflike luster and an original, green-gold color beneath a light layer of hazy toning. When first made, this must have been an amazing coin, as the entire fields are highly reflective and prooflike. This is the third rarest O-Mint double eagle in this grade, behind the 1854-O, the 1856-O, and on par with the 1860-O.

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 9,100

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.