When was the first double eagle coin made?
The first double eagle coin, specifically the 1849 Coronet Head Gold $20 Double Eagle, was made in 1849. This rare coin is reported to have only one known example in existence, with the other potentially lost or destroyed over time.
When was the first double eagle coin auctioned?
The first double eagle coin was auctioned in 2002, which sold for $7.59 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York.