The Carson City Mint is known for producing fewer Double Eagles than other US Mint locations, giving its coins a special place in the Liberty series. The “CC” mintmark makes these pieces stand out, especially since some years saw fewer than 5,000 coins struck. The mix of low mintages, the Western mint origin, and the intrinsic gold value has made Carson City Double Eagles especially sought after. BGASC is now offering 1882-CC $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins for online purchase.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives inside an individual plastic slab!
• 33rd date in the Double Eagle Series!
• Declared mintage of 39,140 coins from Carson City!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a face value of $20 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Extremely Fine 45.
• Lady Liberty is on the obverse.
• The Great Seal of the United States is on the reverse.
• Type III reverse specimens.
• Designed by James B. Longacre.
• Includes the CC mint mark from the Carson City Mint.

These 1882-CC $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are presented in Extremely Fine 45 condition. XF45 coins have light wear on the high points, with traces of original luster still visible in places.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1882-CC Liberty Gold Double Eagle shows Lady Liberty in profile, looking left. Her hair is tied back in curls, and she wears a coronet with the word Liberty engraved. Surrounding her are 13 stars for the original colonies.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1882-CC $20 Double Eagle features the national emblem, the Great Seal of the United States. A bald eagle holds arrows and an olive branch in front of a shield. As a Type III coin, this version includes the full motto and an updated denomination design.

History

In 1882, the US Mints gold coin production was active across all three major minting sites. The years Double Eagle mintage reflects the demand for gold coinage and the growing needs of a busy commercial economy.

Ordering

Have questions about these gold coins or other items? Call BGASC at 888-992-4272, or reach us online through web chat or email.