***Auction Highlight*** 1871-cc Winter 1-A Gold Liberty Double Eagle $20 Graded au50 details By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT – Up for Auction is one of the scarcest dates in the entire Liberty $20 series, the 1871-cc. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. The 1871-CC is a well known rarity among CC-Mint Twenties, being second only to the undisputed key to the series of Carson City Double Eagles, the 1870-CC. Only 17,387 pieces were struck, but this only partially explains the issue's rarity, as heavy circulation in the West took a heavy toll on both the quality and quantity of survivors. While abrasions on this uncommonly high grade representative are fairly numerous, few merit individual attention, The mark on the neck and one above the date, but neither is distracting or excessive. This issue is almost always found heavily circulated and bagmarked. While numerous ticks, nicks, and digs are softened by 10 points of wear, the overall impression of this coin is smooth and appealing. The reason for the details grade is not apparent, as there are zero hairlines or any overt signs of cleaning or improper handling. I could easily see this terrific coin in a straight grade holder. Mint luster remains at the margins and glows among the devices, especially on the reverse. I am including three examples for your comparison. Two are details coins themselves, both au50 and two straight grade xf45 that I think fairly represents the issue. I think this coin should command no less than $45,000 at this auction. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation