1849-1907 Liberty Double Eagles
The 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle (Buy on eBay) represents another famous rarity from the New Orleans Mint. The original mintage of just 2,250 pieces was immediately placed into circulation resulting in a small surviving population. It is estimated that between 30 to 40 pieces still exist. All surviving examples are in circulated condition with the […]
The 1854-O Liberty Double Eagle (Buy on eBay) represents a well-known rarity of the series, created through a combination of its low mintage and extensive circulation. From the original mintage of 3,250 coins, it is estimated that there are only 35 to 40 survivors. Regular production of the double eagle began in 1850 at the […]
Chief engraver James B. Longacre, working at the Mint since 1844, was appointed to design the new twenty dollar gold denomination. His work is featured on many American coinage designs of the 19th century, such as the Indian Head Cent, Shield Nickel, $1 gold and $3 gold pieces. Longacre’s design for the double eagle would […]
On January 24, 1848 gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California. This would begin the “California Gold Rush” when thousands of people would come to California in search of their fortune. During this time, massive amounts of gold were discovered and sent to the various Mints throughout the country to be manufactured into coins. […]