1866 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, with Motto PCGS MS60
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The 1866 is scarce in all grades, comparable to the 1865, 1872, 1874 and 1875 Liberty head double eagles. However, it is a greater rarity than the latter three dates in uncirculated condition. Most known 1866's grade in the VF-AU range. Average uncirculated (grading MS60) examples are known but are rare.
PCGS has graded 28 as MS60 with 64 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $10,500.00 in MS60.
The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was added to double eagles for the first time in 1866, making it the first year of the Type 2 Double Eagle. Writes Heritage Auctions, “Examples of this first-year issue are seldom seen in problem-free AU condition. Uncirculated representatives are out of reach for most collectors.”
James B. Longacre, who crafted the beautiful Liberty Head design for the double eagle. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
| PCGS # | 8949 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Year of Issue | 1866 |
| Grade | MS60 |
| Denom Type | Liberty Head $20 |
| Numeric Denomination | $20 |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Uncirculated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Motto |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
| Population | 28 |
| Pop Higher | 64 |
| Mintage | 698745 |
| Designer | James Barton Longacre |
| Edge Type | Reeded |
| Coin Weight | 33.4 |
| Metal Content | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
