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1888-S Select Double Eagle
Sharply Defined

1888-S $20 MS63 PCGS. The 1888-S is one of the most common double eagles from the San Francisco Mint struck in the 1880s. It is readily available in grades below MS63, at which point it can be found with search and patience. The honey-gold, lustrous surfaces of this Select specimen exhibits sharply defined motifs, with Liberty's hair being especially strong. Scattered light marks determine the grade. PCGS has seen only 46 pieces finer (4/12).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BU, PCGS# 9009, Greysheet# 9944)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2012
31st-3rd Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 476

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jun 1, 2012 for: $3,881.25
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