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Attractive MS61 1879-S Double Eagle

1879-S $20 MS61 NGC. Excellent yellow-gold luster with suggestions of wheat and champagne. Solid striking definition and strong eye appeal despite the abrasion on Liberty's cheek and the other assorted marks which account for the grade. For this S-mint issue, NGC has graded 31 numerically finer examples (1/10).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B9, PCGS# 8991, Greysheet# 9932)

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
February, 2010
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 5, 2010 for: $3,737.50
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