1892-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).This charming Gem ranks among the finest 1892-S twenties known to PCGS. A vivid golden-orange coin, both sides are further enhanced by swirling mint luster. Fully struck, as well, and exceptionally well preserved for an issue that is typically offered no finer than MS-64.By the eve of the Panic of 1893, double eagles were mostly used in foreign payments and not often seen in domestic circulation. The 1892-S issue is no exception; the majority of the 930,150 coins produced were shipped to Europe and South America. Fortunately for numismatists, many of the examples that came back to the United States after World War Two are Mint State, though bagmarked from years of being counted and recounted and moved around in large sacks. Unmarred examples are scarce and quite a challenge to obtain. Tantalizingly close to an even higher grade, and with excellent eye appeal, this coin is a delight to behold.PCGS Population: 18; 5 finer (all MS-65+ ).
