Lot 1025
1891 $20
NGC 45
Starting bid
$28,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 45
- Certificate
- 8242927001
- Denomination
- $20
- Year
- 1891
- Series
- Liberty Double Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1891 $20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle. NGC MS-45 PL - Prooflike Surfaces. This exceptional Liberty Head Double Eagle represents a remarkable specimen from the late 19th-century San Francisco mint, offering collectors a pristine example of classic American gold coinage. Graded MS-45 Prooflike by NGC with certificate #8242927001, this coin showcases extraordinary visual appeal and historical significance. The prooflike surfaces exhibit remarkable reflective qualities, creating a mirror-like field that dramatically contrasts with the coin's raised design elements. With a population of only 450 coins at this grade level and limited higher-grade examples, this piece represents a scarce and desirable addition to any serious numismatic collection. The coin's exceptional preservation highlights the remarkable craftsmanship of the late 19th-century U.S. Mint. Technical Specifications: - Mint: San Francisco. - Year: 1891. - Denomination: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle. - Metal: 90% Gold. - Condition: NGC MS-45 PL. - Total Population: 12,500 graded examples. Provenance and Rarity: An outstanding representation of classic American gold coinage, this coin offers exceptional eye appeal and historical significance. The prooflike designation adds substantial premium and collector interest, making it a standout piece for advanced numismatists and gold coin enthusiasts.
