1858 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.A handsome honey-rose example with virtually complete luster in a satin to softly frosted texture. Striking detail is sharp to full in virtually all areas, and the appearance is attractively original in a double eagle of this design type. The mintage for the circulation strike 1858 double eagle is just 211,714 pieces, down more than 227,000 coins from the previous years tally at the Philadelphia Mint. Face value for this elusive issue is $4,234,280. Even circulated examples are scarce for an 1850s double eagle, and we estimate that some 900 to 1,200 examples are extant. The typical piece grades VF or EF, and it will usually require some patience on the part of the discerning collector to locate an attractive Choice AU such as that offered here. A fleeting bidding opportunity for the astute double eagle enthusiast.PCGS Population: 26; 31 finer (MS-64 finest).From the Fairmont Collection.
