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1853-O Double Eagle, AU Details
Elusive O-Mint Twenty

1853-O $20 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. Variety 1. Significantly less available than the 1851 or 1852 New Orleans twenties, circulated examples of the 1853-O exist to a certain extent from the original mintage of just 71,000 pieces. Uncirculated coins are rare. The current coin shows About Uncirculated sharpness, but a few too many hairlines account for the grade. A shallow scrape near star 2 and a mark near the R of America are the most noticeable abrasions. The coin retains pleasing green-gold coloration with a touch of luster despite the cleaning.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268N, PCGS# 8910, Greysheet# 9847)

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
December, 2014
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Dec 4, 2014 for: $6,462.50
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