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Desirable 1850 Double Eagle, AU55

1850 $20 AU55 NGC. The 1850 double eagle is important as the first year of issue for the double eagle denomination, created in direct response to the discovery of gold in California. This lustrous Choice AU piece has bright green-gold luster with pleasing surfaces bearing only a few trivial marks on each side. In addition to its desirability to specialist collectors, the date is desirable to type collectors who seek first year of issue type coins.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268F, PCGS# 8902, GSID# 9785)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 1,170,261


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
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Apr 30, 2010 for: $4,600.00
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