1889-CC $20 MS60 NGC. This lovely mint state coin ...

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Mint State 1889-CC Double Eagle

1889-CC $20 MS60 NGC. This lovely mint state coin survives from a mintage of 30,945 coins, quite a bit below the average mintage of Carson City double eagles. This mint produced 19 different double eagle issues, with a total mintage of 864,128 coins, for an average of 45,480 coins per year. This one has pale yellow gold with darker color on the high points. The fields are very slightly reflective.(#9011) (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BV, PCGS# 9011, Greysheet# 9945)

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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