1875-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC.Gorgeous rose-gold surfaces with full mint frost and a suitably bold strike for this challenging double eagle type. The San Francisco Mint turned out 1,230,000 double eagles in 1875 for a total face value of $24,600,000. Some of the mintage was sent overseas and later many lower range Mint State examples of the date were returned to the United States. Perhaps 1,000 to 1,500 Uncirculated examples exist, most of which grade no finer than MS-61. Even MS-62s are scarce, while in Choice and Gem Mint State the 1875-S is a formidable condition rarity. A notable exception to the norm for the issue, and worthy of inclusion in the finest gold cabinet.
