1882-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (NGC). A richly original orange-gold example with a sharp strike and ample mint luster on both sides. Only 39,140 double eagles were struck at the Nevada coinage facility in 1882 ($782,800 face value). Most of these circulated extensively on the West Coast, although others were shipped overseas and found their way into European bank hoards. Q. David Bowers estimated a circulated population of 900 to 1,200 or more examples when he wrote his <em>Guide Book of Double Eagles</em> back in 2004. His estimate has stood the test of time. Far finer than the typically encountered AU survivor, this premium quality coin is worthy of the strongest bids. PCGS# 8997. NGC ID: 26BF. From the Jones Collection.
