1889-S $20 MS64+ PCGS....

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1889-S Twenty Dollar, MS64+
Eye-Catching Mint Bloom

1889-S $20 MS64+ PCGS. The availability of the 1889-S double eagle was significantly increased by the discovery of the Saddle Ridge Hoard in February 2013, but its conditional scarcity at the Choice grade level should not be written off. The Hoard about doubled the supply of MS64-graded coins at PCGS, though that service still only shows 68 examples in this grade (15 in 64+), and only five finer (10/14). The present coin, with noticeable semiprooflike mirroring and dazzling apricot-gold luster, rivals the Saddle Ridge Hoard coins in eye appeal, which is significant considering how the latter are among the most eye-appealing examples of this issue known to collectors. The strike is sharp and only a few tiny marks on the cheek preclude a full Gem grade.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BW, PCGS# 9012, Greysheet# 9946)

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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