1861-O $20

Description

# 1861-O $20 Liberty Double Eagle. ## NGC MS-55 | Rare New Orleans Gold Rarity. This exceptional 1861-O $20 Liberty Double Eagle represents a critically important specimen from the Civil War era gold coinage struck at the New Orleans Mint. Produced during a tumultuous period in American numismatic history, this coin emerged from a mint operating under complex political circumstances as Louisiana seceded from the Union. The present example displays remarkable preservation for this challenging issue, with lustrous golden surfaces and sharp, well-defined design elements characteristic of early New Orleans gold coinage. Graded *MS-55* by NGC, this piece exhibits minimal wear and retains significant original mint luster, making it an exceptionally desirable representation of this historically significant issue. Key Characteristics: - Mint: New Orleans (O). - Metal: 90% Gold. - Date: 1861. - Condition: *NGC MS-55*. - Certification Number: 8242982002. Numismatic researchers recognize the 1861-O $20 as an extremely rare transitional issue, with extremely limited original mintage and survival rates. This specimen offers collectors an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a pivotal piece of both monetary and Civil War-era American history. Provenance and Rarity: - Low survival rate from original mintage. - Significant historical significance. - Exceptional eye appeal for the assigned grade. Estimate: $47,600-$52,000