1864 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). CAC.This is a richly original example bathed in warm, even, khaki-gold patina. Direct lighting calls forth considerable remnants of satin to modestly reflective luster. Boldly to sharply defined throughout with an uncommonly pleasant appearance in a circulated double eagle of this design type. A scarce Civil War era issue, the 1864 saw widespread use in export trade with few of the 204,235 circulation strikes produced either retained stateside or repatriated in later years. This is a particularly well preserved survivor that would make an impressive addition to any advanced Liberty Head double eagle set.Ex Eureka Hoard.
