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The 1885-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle was struck at the San Francisco Mint during a period when gold coinage was closely tied to commerce on the West Coast. PCGS has graded 948 as MS61 with 2,294 finer.
Liberty Head double eagles of this era reflect a mature, stable design that had been in use since 1850, featuring James B. Longacre’s classical portrait of Liberty paired with a bold heraldic eagle on the reverse.
Most 1885-S double eagles entered circulation, and the issue is often associated with heavy commercial use, including overseas export. As a result, examples that avoided wear and survived with original surfaces are notable. Mint State pieces typically show strong luster beneath scattered contact marks, especially in the fields, consistent with storage and transport in large bags.
In PCGS MS61, this coin represents an honest Mint State survivor, retaining full design detail and unbroken mint luster while displaying the abrasions expected at the grade level. It offers a clear view of how San Francisco struck and finished gold coinage in the mid-1880s, combining historical context with the visual presence that defines the Liberty Head double eagle series.
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