1892-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. This incredible Carson City Mint condition rarity displays dominant golden-apricot color with a blush of pinkish-rose overall. Bountiful mint luster dominates the in hand appearance, and bold to sharp striking detail is also very much in evidence. Minimally marked for both the issue and the assigned grade, the surface preservation is outstanding for a CC-Mint twenty irrespective of date.</p><p>Positioned late in this mintmarked gold series, the 1892-CC double eagle enjoyed an above average rate of survival in an absolute sense, but was long considered unobtainable in Mint State. Unlike early date CC-Mint twenties, which were largely used in domestic commerce, many examples from this 27,265-piece issue were exported, and the ones that were not shipped overseas circulated heavily. Rusty Goe (2020) estimates that perhaps 1,050 to 1,300 examples survive of this issue, and, from that number, only 195 to 255 are Mint State -- most of which were repatriated from European bank hoards in the second half of the last century. With any high quality 1892-CC double eagle representing a true numismatic prize, this premium Mint State example should attract strong bids when it crosses the auction block.</p> PCGS# 9020. NGC ID: 26C6. CAC Population: 15 in all Mint State grades. From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set.
