1893-CC Double Eagle - 1893-CC $20 NGC AU58. This last-year-of issue at Carson City, Type 3 Double Eagle shows a strong strike and bright mint luster remaining in protected areas. Full details are seen in the strands of Libertys hair, the centers of the stars, and the design details of the reverse. Just a touch of wear keeps this coin from a mint state grade. The surfaces are original, clean, and free of individual distractions worthy of mention. The mark from Star 1 to Libertys chin is on the holder not the coin.

Authorized in 1863, the Carson City Mint began coinage in 1870 and continued until 1893. It was then operated as a government assay office until 1933 when it was closed as a cost cutting measure. During its operation the Carson City Mint made fifty-seven different types of gold coins. It also converted gold bullion and oar into gold bars which were shipped to San Francisco for coinage there. Coins issued used the CC mint mark. Originally established to convert silver from the Comstock Lode to coinage, the Carson City Mint also processed gold in to gold coins.

President Abraham Lincoln chose James Pollock to be the Mint Director in 1861. He served until 1867. Pollock was in favor of the idea that the nation depended on the will of God. Reverend Mark R. Watkinson of Pennsylvania was the first person who actually addressed this need. He believed that adding the name of God to our coinage would, relieve us from the ignominy of heathenism[and] place us openly under the divine protection. The Coinage Act of 1865 created the authority to place the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on all coins. In 1866 it was placed on the half eagle, the eagle and the double eagle as well as on silver coinage and the shield nickel. The design change that brought about the Type 3 double eagle was the denomination. It went from TWENTY D. to TWENTY DOLLARS.