1862 DOUBLE EAGLE OR
$20 GOLD
PCGS Nos: 8937, 9074
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 92,133
Proofs: 35
Designer: James
Barton Longacre
Diameter: ±34
millimeters
Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%
Weight: ±516 grains
(±33.4 grams)
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle's tail on the reverse
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Significant examples:
Recent appearances:
AU-55. Ex - Bowers and
Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV
Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 839, illustrated, sold for $5,290.00
Purchased from an
unspecified Parke-Bernet auction, Lot 26
EF-45. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W.
Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot
840, illustrated, sold for $3,220.00 Purchased from Stanley Kesselman, May 21, 1969
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-63.
The finest Proof
examples graded by PCGS are 7 PR-64's.
The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PR-64.
Varieties:
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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