1851 (O) Liberty Head Double Eagle
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$99,875 MS63 06-06-2016 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
Part of the Liberty Head Double Eagles 1849-1907 series, the 1851 (O) Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle from the New Orleans Mint. With a mintage of 315,000, this is a scarce issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 13% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM surrounded by a glory of rays. Strong production from Gold Rush gold. Both Philadelphia and New Orleans struck double eagles. New Orleans's branch mint, active from 1838 through 1909, produced coins that carry a distinct historical significance tied to the antebellum and postbellum South. Estimated market value ranges from $5.7K to $157K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8905.
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