1855-O $20 MS(PCGS#8915)

The Regency Auction 38

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

40

等级

XF45+

价格

300,455

详细说明

FROM THE BLUE HILL COLLECTION While higher than the 1854-O and 1856-O outputs, the mintage of 8,000 New Orleans double eagles in 1855 was clearly tiny. The vast majority of these disappeared right into circulation, their use in antebellum commerce was extensive. Survival estimates range form 80-90 (Doug Winter) and 132 (PCGS CoinFacts). Regardless, it is the 3rd rarest date in the series, behind the 1854 and the 1856. Most examples are VF and XF, with pleasing, original pieces being the exception, not the rule There were just three examples in the S.S. Republic recovery, these grading NGC AU58, and rank among the FINEST of the date. Since most collectors will only ever dream of owning the 1854-O and 1856-O, this is the rarest date in the series that can realistically be obtained. David Akers noted that this date was one of his favorite dates in the denomination and thought it was one of the most unappreciated in the series. Showing the typical striking weakness that is usually encountered for the date, though Liberty's hair curls and eagle's feathers are well defined, despite being moderately circulated. A few marks are noted, naturally obtained during its time in commercial channels, the worst are located on the reverse. The color is exceptional and is normal and very pleasing, not your typical dipped out, conserved example that appears on the market and has a wonderful, fresh look. PCGS 17, NGC 15, CAC 4. This is the ONLY XF45+ graded by either service, and we can tell you it is not the NGC XF40 CAC that sold in May 2015 for $51,406, nor is it the PCGS XF45 CAC that sold for $43,475 in April 2017. PCGS has never graded a single coin in any Mint State grade. PCGS lists a value of $47,500 in the current Price Guide, and the CAC CPG value for an XF45 is $52,000. Even a non-CAC PCGS XF45 sold in June 2018 for $43,200! Worthy of a strong bid from the specialist collector, this New Orleans rarity will delight anyone looking for a very special example of this very challenging date. Bidding will be intense! Cert. Number 25624525 PCGS # 8915.00