1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.Delightful honey-rose surfaces are undeniably original in preservation. Bountiful satin luster throughout, both sides sharply struck with a smooth enough appearance to evoke thoughts of an even higher grade. Federal records indicate that 544,950 double eagles were coined in the San Francisco Mint during 1860, these having a face value of $10,899,000. In 1982, David W. Akers found a scant five offerings of examples listed as Mint State in a survey of more than 400 major auction sales. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth, in their <em>Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795-1933</em> (2008), noted:<p><em>"This issue is very rare in Mint State. Only about two dozen Uncirculated coins are known, including examples found on the wrecks of the </em>S.S. Brother Jonathan<em> and </em>S.S. Republic<em>."</em><p>Just shy of Condition Census standing, this premium quality MS-61 is one of numerous highlights in the remarkable Fairmont Collection. Sure to see spirited bidding among astute double eagle enthusiasts.PCGS Population: 16; 12 finer (MS-64 finest).From the Fairmont Collection.