1872-CC $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-55 NGC

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In 1872, the Carson City Mint in Nevada struck a mere 26,900 of the twenty dollar gold coins. Today, surviving examples of this Liberty Gold Double Eagle are highly prized by historians and numismatists alike, representing a fascinating era of American coinage when precious metal was sourced directly from the rich veins of the Comstock Lode. This specific coin is composed of 90 percent gold, containing nearly a full troy ounce of the precious metal (0.9675 troy ounces). It features the classic Liberty design on the obverse, with the date 1872 clearly visible beneath the portrait. On the reverse, the distinctive CC mint mark identifies its origin from the legendary frontier mint facility. Having survived decades of potential melting and circulation, this specimen has been certified in About Uncirculated 55 (AU-55) condition. This high grade indicates that the coin retains much of its original detail and luster, offering a remarkably clear window into the craftsmanship of the early 1870s.