1871-CC $20 Liberty Head, With Motto, Value Twenty D., Double Eagle NGC XF Details (Improperly Cleaned). Within the Liberty Head Double Eagle series this date ranks as the second rarest Carson City issue.

With just 150-200 examples believed to survive in any grade, this date is a key to the entire series and is highly prized by collectors. In addition, Carson City gold coins hold a special allure with collectors/investors due to the romance and the history that is conjured up when one of these Old West relics is in hand and therefore they are always in demand. This effect is amplified when combined with great rarity as found with the 1871-CC issue.

The piece offered has been net graded by NGC as the result of an old cleaning. Fortunately, any ill effects are subtle and quite minor and the result is that the eye appeal remains terrific. Well struck and bold devices display even and moderate wear on the highest points on this conservatively graded piece. This is a truly remarkable opportunity to obtain a rare and splendid key Carson City gold double eagle at a level significantly less than what would be expected for the grade.