1851 $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC....

Description

Elusive Near-Mint 1851 Double Eagle

1851 $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Well struck and still almost fully detailed, this attractive near-Mint example shows only slight scuffiness from brief circulation. The satiny surfaces exhibit light green-gold coloration and occasional pinkish-gold highlights, mainly near the peripheries and the central devices. As noted by Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth, in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins: "A large number of coins was produced, but the vast majority of 1851 double eagles did not survive. Of the coins seen today, most are heavily worn." (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268H, PCGS# 8904, GSID# 9786)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 2,087,155

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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