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Description

1869-S Liberty Twenty, AU55
Elusive Issue in High Grade

1869-S $20 AU55 NGC. Despite a large mintage of greater than 600,000 coins, surviving examples of the 1869-S are generally found in VF to XF condition. Rich gold, green, and red-orange colors appear on the central reverse of this Choice AU representative. A small alloy spot is present in the left obverse field.
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26A6, PCGS# 8956, Greysheet# 9910)

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
March, 2014
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 20, 2014 for: $3,174.85
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