1885-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The mintage of 683,500 pieces from the 1885-S double eagle issue was a sharp drop off of around...

Click the image to load the highest resolution version.

Auction Preview: Preview items may not have yet been properly described or vetted, and items are posted as soon as they have a description or a picture. We are continuing to add and correct information as we approach the auction posting date, so check back here often and Contact us with any comments or suggestions.

Consign your material to be auctioned alongside these items on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Consignment Deadline for this auction is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Consign Now What's it Worth?

Track Item

Share this lot

Inquire Sell One of These

Description

Auction Info

Guides & Info

Description

1885-S Double Eagle, MS64
Olive-Gold Luster

1885-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The mintage of 683,500 pieces from the 1885-S double eagle issue was a sharp drop off of around 230,000 pieces from the 1884-S mintage. The piece is well-struck with notable sharpness within the hair. There are some minor abrasions that are not egregious to the appeal, while some reed marks are present on Liberty's portrait. The availability of Choice Uncirculated examples is decent with over 100 seen by PCGS alone, but the date is exceptionally rare finer with just three reported by both PCGS and NGC combined (4/26).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BP, PCGS# 9005, Greysheet# 9942)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Melt Value: $4,845.26
Gold Spot: $4,571/oz (05-27-2026 1:07AM CT)
Mintage: 683,500

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.

View Certification Details from PCGS