Pièce 1 once d'or Épreuve numismatique Gem NGC Ultra camée Double Aigle Smithsonian Longacre 1849

Following the United States Coinage act of 1849, famed sculptor James B. Longacre was tasked with designing a gold coin with a $20 denomination-the highest at the time-to facilitate the nation's growing economic expansion. This coin was pivotal to the United States' economic success from 1840 until it was replaced by the Saint Gaudens double eagle in 1907.

Highlights

• Ships individually sealed in an NGC coin holder and presentation box
• Consisting of 1 oz 999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features a depiction of the US Presidential Seal with an American Eagle behind a shield, clutching an olive branch and 13 arrows along with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," and "DOUBLE EAGLE"
• Reverse: Features Longacre's rendition of a left-facing Lady Liberty, wearing a coronet with the inscription "LIBERTY" surrounded by thirteen stars, indicative of the nation's thirteen original colonies
• This coin was struck in 2009 with the 1849 design

With an NGC Ultra Cameo Gem Proof grading and slabbed for protection, buyers can rest assured about the quality of their investment. Secure yours today!