Lot 2525
1871-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike. The only prooflike graded at NGC. Untoned. Light to moderate bag marks. A few very tiny bagmarks on the face, while those in the field, because of the glittering mirror effect, are more pronounced than their sparseness warrants. Brilliant gold in color, the surfaces exhibit eye-opening striking definition. All minute detail fully evident on this bold S-mint double eagle from the Type 2 period which ran from 1866 through 1876. All of designer's James B. Longacre's handiwork is clearly displayed. Best of all is the low population: this is the coin to own if you enjoy the challenge of assembling a date and mintmark collection of America's premier gold coins, the double eagles. Pop 1; none finer at NGC.
For students of American history, 1871, the year of this double ealge, is the year P. T. Barnum opened his circus in Brooklyn, New York, billing it as "The Greatest Show on Earth." It would become one of the most popular amusements in the world. (Barnum is featured on the Bridgeport commemorative half dollar struck in 1936.).
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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