1866 $20 Motto MS61 PCGS....

Description

1866 Double Eagle, MS61
First With Motto Issue

1866 $20 Motto MS61 PCGS. The first year of the Liberty Head Motto design saw a mintage of 698,745 coins at the Philadelphia Mint. Most examples were exported and subsequently melted, and those that survive are often circulated to some extent. Mint State representatives prove challenging. This is a bright, softly frosted MS61 example with strong detail throughout. Bagmarks are in line with the grade. Population: 51 in 61, 14 finer (5/25).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269X, PCGS# 8949, Greysheet# 9803)

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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