1853 Double Eagles Liberty Head NGC AU-53 /1--3 VP-001

1853 Double Eagles Liberty Head NGC AU-53 /1--3 VP-001

1853/1–3 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle – VP-001 – NGC AU53Rare Overdate Variety – Bold Diagnostics – Superior Eye AppealOffered here is a scarce and intriguing 1853/1–3 Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle, attributed as VP-001 and certified AU53 by NGC. This overdate features a bold remnant of a “1” beneath the final digit “3,” visible even without magnification—making it one of the most dramatic varieties in the Liberty Head double eagle series.Comparison: 1853/1–3 vs. 1853/2While both the 1853/1–3 and 1853/2 are notable overdates, the 1853/1–3 is:Considerably rarer, with fewer certified examples in AU and higher gradesMore dramatic visually, with the underlying digit more clearly punched under the 3No record of this coin ever being offered at auction, making it more desirable for advanced collectorsThe 1853/2 variety sees broader recognition due to its inclusion in earlier reference texts, but the 1853/1–3 is rapidly gaining traction among specialists and is significantly underappreciated in the current market.Coin Highlights:Date/Variety: 1853/1–3 VP-001Grading Service: NGCGrade: AU53 – attractive luster with only light wear on the highest pointsHistoric Context: Struck during the California Gold Rush boom, these large-format gold coins were vital to early commerceVisual Appeal: Clean fields for the grade, bold detail, and original golden toningThis is a rare opportunity to own a sharply defined overdate variety that rivals—and arguably exceeds—the desirability of its 1853/2 counterpart.