1882 $20 NGC PF65+ Ultra Cameo

The 1882 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, graded NGC PF65+ Ultra Cameo, is a monumental example of high-grade proof gold from the Gilded Age, combining extreme rarity with striking visual appeal. With a reported proof mintage of just 59 coins, and fewer than 25 believed to survive, it stands among the most desirable 1880s-era Liberty Head double eagles. The "Ultra Cameo" designation and "Plus" grade elevate this coin to the upper echelons of its surviving population, possibly ranking it within the top 3–5 known examples. Obverse: Features Lady Liberty facing left, adorned with a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY." Thirteen stars arc around her, symbolizing the original colonies, with the date “1882” positioned below. Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch. The motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” sits above the eagle, and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS” encircle the periphery. In PF65+ Ultra Cameo, this piece exhibits gem-level preservation with just trace imperfections visible under magnification. The "Ultra Cameo" finish denotes exceptional contrast between mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices, a hallmark of the very earliest strikes from hand-polished dies