1857-S $20 MS65 PCGS....

Description

1857-S Double Eagle, MS65
Quintessential Type Coin

1857-S $20 MS65 PCGS. At one time the 1857-S double eagle was considered a condition rarity. In 1982, David Akers calculated an average auction grade of just under XF40. Today, as a result of the S.S. Central America treasure, the average auction grade is MS61, according to Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth.

This incredible Gem has rich orange-gold luster and bold design definition. The distinctive coloration suggests that this piece was part of the S.S. Central America treasure, although it resides today in a generic PCGS holder. This is an excellent candidate for a high quality U.S. gold type set.
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 2/2014), lot 5409; U.S. Coins Signature Auction (Heritage, 8/2020), lot 3512; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2021), lot 4749.(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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