1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Breen-7160. Repunched Date. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.A significant condition rarity for this early date Philadelphia Mint double eagle issue. Lovely honey-rose surfaces exhibit excellent luster quality for the grade, both sides with a billowy softly frosted texture. Sharply struck and uncommonly attractive at the assigned grade level. Breen-7160 is attributable by repunching to the digit 3 in the date. According to the author (1988) the discovery coin for this variety was offered in the 1975 ANA sale, lot 1592. At the MS-61 level, any 1853 double eagle represents a significant find in todays market, regardless of variety.PCGS Population (all die pairings of the issue): 36; 27 finer (MS-63 finest).From the Fairmont Collection.
