1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS).Tinges of iridescent pink mingle with dominant deep gold patina on both sides of this handsome and fully original piece. Lustrous and overall boldly defined near-Mint quality. The mintage for this issue is 1,042,500 pieces ($20,850,000 in face value), one of the largest production figures for the denomination during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. These circulated freely on the West Coast, where most became well-worn in a relatively short time. This solidly graded, uncommonly smooth and original Choice AU would make an impressive addition to an advanced double eagle set.From the Fairmont Collection.
