1852-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.This is a particularly desirable Choice AU example of a popular early date New Orleans Mint double eagle issue. Warm honey-gold patina blankets both sides, the appearance attractively original. Semi-reflective qualities shine forth from the protected areas around the devices as the surfaces dip into a light. Boldly to sharply defined throughout with outstanding quality and eye appeal that is sure to command a significant premium.After a record mintage for the facility of 315,000 coins struck in 1851, the New Orleans Mint produced only 190,000 double eagles in 1852. The 1852-O is the final New Orleans Mint issue of this denomination with a mintage of more than 100,000 pieces, and it is also the most readily obtainable after only the 1851-O. Domestic circulation claimed most examples, although some found their way overseas in later years as part of international transactions, where many were eventually melted. Only about 400 to 600 examples of the date can be accounted for today, most of those in the VF to low end EF range, AU pieces few and far between, and Mint State survivors exceedingly rare.
