1860-O $20 MS(PCGS#8930)

1860-O $20 MS (PCGS#8930)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

ロット詳細: Medium honey-gold color with a tinge of overlying pinkish-rose and blushes of deeper russet scattered about. Central detail is bold for both the issue and grade, the peripheries soft over isolated features, yet all discernible. The quality of manufacture is commensurate with the issue, all known survivors of which are softly defined in at least a few areas. Subdued surfaces and lightly hairlined overall, yet with no sizeable marks.<p>The 1860-O, with a paltry mintage of 6,600 pieces, is one of the most challenging Liberty Head double eagles from this coinage facility to locate in today's market. Survivors are highly elusive in all grades, Doug Winter (2025) accounting for just 85 to 95 pieces while Q. David Bowers (2004) offers a more expansive estimate of 60 to 90 coins extant. The majority of examples are confined to VF and EF grades, AUs rare and Mint State coins virtually noncollectable given that only a few grading events are listed at PCGS and NGC.