1882-CC $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-58 PCGS

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In 1882, the Carson City Mint in Nevada produced a limited run of twenty-dollar gold pieces, striking just 39,140 of these massive coins. Bearing the famous 'CC' mint mark, this Liberty Gold Double Eagle represents a fascinating era of American coinage when precious metal from western mines was transformed directly into circulating currency. This particular specimen is preserved in an exceptional About Uncirculated 58 (AU-58) condition. The obverse features the classic profile of Liberty, her hair styled in a bun with loose curls cascading down her neck, adorned with a coronet. On the reverse, the heraldic eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by the traditional inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'TWENTY DOLLARS'. Strikingly composed of 90 percent gold, the coin contains nearly a full troy ounce of the precious metal, specifically 0.9675 ounces, making it a heavy and impressive piece of history to study.