1861-O $20 AU50 PCGS....

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Historic 1861-O Twenty, AU50

1861-O $20 AU50 PCGS. Struck under the auspices of the Federal government, the state of Louisiana, and the Confederacy, each example of this issue poses a historical puzzle. It's said that the weaker the strike at the base of the date, the more likely the southern origins. Most surviving examples are VF or XF, with AU pieces being very elusive. The presently offered example is sharply detailed with traces of luster still evident. It is moderately worn, for the grade, and there are numerous surface abrasions, the most notable rest on the obverse. The striking details are especially soft on the base of the date, and are typical elsewhere. (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269J, PCGS# 8934, GSID# 9899)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 17,741

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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