1902 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Proof Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).

1902 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Proof Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).，This is a remarkably attractive coin relative to the assigned grade that retains unmistakable Proof quality in a Liberty Head double eagle. Fully struck with razor sharp detail throughout the design, both sides also exhibit a bright, uniformly brilliant finish from the dies. Warmly patinated in deep gold, the surfaces are free of sizeable marks, yet reveal wispy hairlines and a touch of glossiness to the texture that account for the NGC qualifier. According to Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth in the 2008 edition of the book <em>Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: 1795-1933</em>, fewer than 50 examples of the Proof 1902 double eagle can be traced today. In addition to its own well established rarity, this issue has garnered strong interest among gold specialists due to the fact that the circulation strike 1902 double eagle is a low mintage, key date issue with just 31,140 coins produced. Clearly this somewhat more affordable Proof has much to offer advanced gold type and date collectors.，，