Lot
3133 in our Rarities Night Session of our March 2017 Baltimore Auction will spotlight
a gorgeous MS-60 (PCGS) CAC example of the 1852-O double eagle, struck just two
years after the introduction of the denomination to American commerce. The
1852-O double eagle is in perpetual demand by collectors seeking a
representative from our southernmost mint. Just 190,000 examples were struck
and saw extensive circulation, resulting in perhaps fewer than 1,000 coins
surviving today. A considerable condition rarity, just over a dozen distinct
pieces remain in Mint State, including the present delightful example.
Delivering both exceptional eye appeal and superlative technical preservation,
this piece is sure to please even the most fastidious enthusiast.
A
vibrant display of saffron-yellow hues paints this exceptional Uncirculated
survivor. The fields are delicately prooflike on each side, balancing moderate
reflectivity with otherwise satiny luster. The central elements remain nicely
frosted and well composed across even the most prominent regions, with a
matte-like texture visible in the intricacies of Liberty’s portrait. There is
just the lightest evidence of contact scattered about the fields. A single
shallow mark near the curl high on Liberty’s cheek is the only imperfection of
note across either side of this beautiful double eagle. A characteristic
softness is visible to Liberty’s lower curls, though the overall definition is
bold and pleasing for the issue.
This
lovely 1852-O twenty will be featured among other world-class rarities in our
March 2017 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo,
featuring the Blue Moon Collection and sold in conjunction with the D. Brent
Pogue Collection Part V. To secure your copies of these exciting catalogs,
please contact our offices today at 1-800-458-4646.
