1924-S $20 MS64 PCGS....

Description

Coveted Choice 1924-S Double Eagle

1924-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The challenging nature of the 1924-S double eagle, however tough it may seem today, pales in comparison to numismatists' perception of it half a century ago. Then, the government destruction of this issue seemed to border on the absolute; as put by Garrett and Guth (2006), "[d]uring the 1940s and 1950s, it was generally believed that fewer than a half-dozen examples of this date existed!"
This satiny near-Gem piece is predominantly orange-gold with a handful of lighter zones in the fields. The surfaces show significant haze, particularly on the obverse, which is suggestive of the long-term storage and repatriation that made this issue more accessible to collectors. Light flaws on and around the well-defined devices preclude a better designation. Highly elusive any finer, with just three such pieces certified by PCGS (11/07).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26G9, PCGS# 9179, Greysheet# 10179)

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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