Offered is a beautiful Mint State example from the challenging Type II Liberty double eagle series of 1866 to 1876. Quite well struck for the type, both sides exhibit bold to sharp detail both in the centers and around the peripheries. Fully original satin luster is uniform throughout, and mingles nicely with vivid golden-orange patina. This exquisite double eagle is equal in eye appeal to many Type II twenties in MS-62 and MS-63 holders that we have handled over the years.The most challenging of the three Liberty double eagle types to locate in Mint State, the Type II design is a find even in MS-60. Most high grade type collectors settle for an 1873 Open 3 example, that being by far the most plentiful issue of the type. Also obtainable with patience in Mint State are the 1875, 1875-S, 1876 and 1876-S. The 1867, on the other hand, is in an entirely different category. Despite its status as the most frequently encountered Type II double eagle from the 1860s, the 1867 is far rarer than the issues enumerated above. When offered in Mint State, this issue is apt to have poor eye appeal due to heavily abraded surfaces. The present example is at the upper reaches of the assigned grade level, and with its superior eye appeal, it is certainly among the most attractive 1867 double eagles available to todays collectors. Worthy of a premium bid.
