1857-S $20 MS65 NGC....

Description

1857-S Double Eagle, MS65
Quintessential Type Coin

1857-S $20 MS65 NGC. The 1857-S double eagle -- once considered a formidable condition rarity -- has seen its average auction grade increase from just under XF40 to MS61, a shift attributed solely to the S.S. Central America treasure finds. This Gem example displays rich orange-gold luster and sharply struck motifs, with finely grained, super-frosty surfaces suggestive of a likely shipwreck origin. The generic NGC encapsulation does not provide any information about its provenance. That said, one can hardly conceive of a more ideal selection for a high-quality U.S. gold type set, considering this coin's exceptional surface quality and -- most of all -- its undeniable eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2696, PCGS# 8922, Greysheet# 9884)

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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