1852-O $20

Description

# 1852-O $20 Gold Double Eagle - NGC MS-55. This exceptional New Orleans Mint gold double eagle represents a significant piece of mid-19th century American numismatic history. Struck during a pivotal era of western expansion and gold rush commerce, this 1852-O $20 gold piece showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of the New Orleans Mint during its most productive period. The coin exhibits prooflike surfaces with remarkable original luster and exceptional eye appeal for its assigned grade of *NGC MS-55*. Carefully preserved through decades of potential circulation, this specimen offers collectors a pristine window into the economic landscape of antebellum America. Minor peripheral abrasions are consistent with the grade, but the coin maintains strong design details and impressive visual prominence. Numismatic Highlights: - Mint Location: New Orleans Mint. - Year of Issue: 1852. - Denomination: $20 Double Eagle. - Metal: Gold. - NGC Certification: #8662862005. - Condition: *MS-55*. Notably rare in this state of preservation, with population data indicating limited survival of high-grade examples. A premium representative of this challenging pre-Civil War gold issue that will distinguish any advanced numismatic collection. Provenance and Rarity: An important example of mid-19th century American gold coinage, representing a critical period in U.S. monetary history.