1885-CC $20

Description

Choice AU 1885-CC Double Eagle

1885-CC $20 AU 55 ANACS. Judging by high grade rarity, this issue is the rarest double eagle struck at the Carson City Mint in the 1880s. It should be no surprise that fewer than 200 examples are believed extant out of the original mintage of only 9,450 pieces, most of which fail to penetrate the XF barrier. In AU there are perhaps 60-70 coins known, and in Mint State Winter's estimate falls to 12 pieces. There are tinges of crimson patina over the otherwise orange-gold surfaces. With limited wear and a noteworthy lack of sizeable abrasions, this is a desirable near-Mint example for the quality conscious collector.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BN, PCGS# 9004, GSID# 9941)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 9,450

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