1881-S $20 MS63 PCGS....

Description

1881-S Twenty Dollar, MS63
Rarely Offered At This Grade or Finer

1881-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. Double eagles were struck in Philadelphia and San Francisco in 1881, although the S-mint production far outpaced those few pieces struck at the mother Mint. A total of 727,000 pieces were struck at the San Francisco facility. As usual for any San Francisco issue, the mintage was put to use in commerce and foreign trade, and the 1881-S is frequently seen in grades from VF30 to MS61. Only on rare occasions are Select Uncirculated or finer pieces available to collectors. We have offered just five MS63 pieces in the past 20+ years, and one of those was a second offering of the same coin.

This Select Mint State coin highlights a pinpoint-sharp strike and brilliant mint luster. Attractive wheat-gold surfaces display faint rose highlights, with a scattering of bagmarks and a few areas of light-gray mint grime -- all of which suggest a sustained period of bag storage and occasional transport, but not a bit of outright circulation. The original eye appeal of this 1881-S double eagle is outstanding. We note that the Saddle Ridge hoard contained four 1881-S twenties in MS63 or finer grades. Population: 27 in 63 (4 in 63+), 4 finer (6/20).
(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BD, PCGS# 8995, Greysheet# 9934)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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