Lot 2513
1858-O $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Very well struck with semi reflective surfaces. A few tiny ticks on the face. Satin to matte-like luster displays vividly beneath the lightly toned highlights, while the strike is strong, not excepting the important stars around Liberty. All in all a very handsome example of this elusive O-mint release. Fewer than 200 exist in all grades with this speciman placing quite high within the condition census. Pop 3; none finer. (PCGS # 8924) .
We are reminded of the word opportunity in conjunction with this 1858-O twenty. The fact is, collectors may spend decades in the quest to build a fine collection of double eagles of the caliber offered in this lot. Now, in our series of key twenty-dollar gold pieces, by the raise of a paddle or a notation on a bid sheet, bidders can take advantage of all of this effort. To give a sense of proportion, we should mention that this coin, if in an everyday auction sale, might well be the highlight of the entire event!
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
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| Realized $50,600 |
