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1877-CC Twenty, Choice AU

1877-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Variety 3-A. A caramel-gold Choice AU example of this low mintage Carson City issue. Abrasions are trivial for the designated grade aside from a subtle obverse rim bump at 1:30, an edge mark at 9 o'clock on the reverse, and moderate contact on the horizontal shield stripes. NGC has certified only 18 pieces in Uncirculated grades, none finer than MS62.
From the collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AZ, PCGS# 8983, Greysheet# 9926)

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
January, 2014
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
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 Jan 10, 2014 for: $8,518.75
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