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Tied For Finest Known. 1857 Double Eagle
1642
1855-S. PCGS graded EF-45.
CAC Approved
.
Light golden
toning with pleasing surfaces and ample residual luster. The strike
is sharp throughout, and the eye appeal strong. A popular San Fran-
cisco issue from the heady days of the Gold Rush!
(PCGS # 8916)
Estimated Value ................................................... $2,000 - 2,100
Ex. US Gold from a prominent midwestern family collection.
1643
1857. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ.
CAC Approved
.
Lovely golden
toning on both sides. Probably the Finest Known and tied with the
example from the Harry Bass, Jr. Collection which is also graded
PCGS MS-64. It is noteworthy that only two examples of this date
and mint were found on the S.S. Central America shipwreck (which
sank in September, 1857), neither of which even approached the
present coin in terms of quality. Similarly the S.S. Republic shipwreck
of 1865, contained several of this issue, but none were mint state.
An exceptionally fresh and attractive coin, with abundant mint frost
and luster, and a solid strike. What really sets this apart though, is
the amazing quality of the surfaces, remarkably satin smooth for a
Type 1 double eagle.
Pop 2; none finer. Tied for the finest at
either grading service (PCGS # 8920)
Estimated Value........................................................ $30,000-UP
Ex. US Gold from a prominent midwestern family collection.