1876-CC $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-55 NGC

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In 1876, the Carson City Mint in Nevada struck a limited run of 138,441 double eagles, each carrying the famous 'CC' mint mark. These heavy gold pieces, with a face value of twenty dollars, were minted from 0.900 fine gold, containing nearly a full troy ounce of precious metal (0.9675 troy ounces). Today, surviving examples from this historic Western mint are highly prized by those who appreciate the tangible remnants of nineteenth-century American coinage. This specific coin has been certified in About Uncirculated 55 (AU-55) condition, preserving the bold details of the classic Liberty design. The obverse features the date 1876 clearly struck beneath the portrait of Liberty. Because many of these large gold coins entered active circulation or were melted down over the decades, finding an example that retains such a high level of original detail is a captivating discovery for anyone exploring the legacy of the Carson City Mint.