1859-S $20 MS61 PCGS. The 1859-S Liberty double eagle is often available in circulated grades, but in the years following t...

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1859-S Double Eagle, MS61
Seldom Offered in Mint State

1859-S $20 MS61 PCGS. The 1859-S Liberty double eagle is often available in circulated grades, but in the years following the Gold Rush in California few high-grade double eagles were spared commercial use, resulting in the rarity of Mint State examples today. This piece is in a grade that we have rarely seen at auction, and we have handled a higher-grade piece on only a few occasions in recent years. Luster is frosty and abundant, yielding original green-gold and peach-yellow hues over boldly struck design elements. Scattered abrasions dictate the grade, but this 1859-S double eagle displays uncommonly strong eye appeal for the MS61 level. Population: 26 in 61, 16 finer (5/20).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269C, PCGS# 8928, Greysheet# 9896)

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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