1884-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS).A remarkably well preserved and attractive example of this popular Carson City Mint issue. Undeniably original surfaces are bathed in a blend of softly frosted luster and handsome rose-orange surfaces. Fully struck, aesthetically pleasing, and sure to sell for a strong bid. Only 81,139 double eagles were coined at the Carson City Mint in 1884 (equal to $1,622,780 in face value). Although most known examples are circulated, hundreds of Mint State coins also exist. Many were shipped overseas for payments that required gold. Q. David Bowers said that these first started to appear in returns from foreign bank holdings beginning around 1950. His 2004 <em>Guide Book of Double Eagles</em>, published by Whitman, gave a high end estimate of 500 pieces for the Mint State population. While this is a generous population by Carson City Mint double eagle standards, the vast majority of Uncirculated coins are in the lowest grades (read: MS-60 and MS-61). Virtually Choice, the example offered here is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into another highly regarded double eagle set.PCGS Population: 4; 7 finer (all MS-63).From the Fairmont Collection.
