1 oz Gold 1849 Pattern Double Eagle NGC Gem Proof UCAM (w/Box & COA)

1 oz Gold 1849 Pattern Double Eagle NGC Gem Proof UCAM (w/Box & COA)

Pay tribute to one of the most historically significant coins in American numismatics with this 1 oz Gold 1849 Pattern Double Eagle NGC Gem Proof Ultra Cameo (UCAM). Struck in tribute to the first-ever U.S. Double Eagle designed by Chief Engraver James Barton Longacre, this privately issued proof pays homage to the 1849 original — a legendary coin considered unique, one-of-a-kind, and one of the most valuable treasures in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection.

The story of the 1849 Double Eagle begins with the discovery of gold in California in 1848, which flooded the U.S. economy with newly mined precious metal. To handle the massive influx of gold, Congress authorized the $20 Double Eagle in 1849, making it the largest denomination ever struck by the U.S. Mint at that time.

Chief Engraver James B. Longacre created the dies and supervised the production of the first coins. However, technical issues prevented mass production — only two coins were ever struck, and one was later melted. The surviving specimen became a national treasure, held today in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.

The Double Eagle’s introduction marked a new era in U.S. coinage, symbolizing economic growth and the country’s rise as a global power during the Gold Rush era. Longacre’s design laid the foundation for one of America’s most enduring coin families, produced at five U.S. Mints from 1850 to 1907, before the Saint Gaudens Double Eagle succeeded it.

Product Features:

• Graded as Gem Proof UCAM by NGC
• Made from .999 pure gold with a weight of 1 troy ounce
• Displayed in a box with a certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Features leftward facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a pearl-studded Coronet with “LIBERTY” inscribed on it. Encircled by 13 stars to represent the 13 original colonies of US. Year of mintage at bottom. A design by James B Longacre.
• Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast and holding olive branches and arrows in its talons, design inspired from the Great Seal of the United States. Words “IN GOD WE TRUST” surrounded by 13 stars above the eagle. Inscriptions - “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “DOUBLE EAGLE.”

The 1 oz Gold 1849 Pattern Double Eagle NGC Gem Proof UCAM is not merely a coin — it’s a bridge to one of the most fascinating chapters in U.S. Mint history. This faithful recreation honors the genius of James B. Longacre, whose work continues to inspire collectors and historians alike.

Add this spectacular Gold Double Eagle tribute to your collection today from Bullion Exchanges and own a symbol of America’s Gold Rush heritage, artistic innovation, and enduring legacy.

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