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1851-O Liberty Head Double Eagle, AU Details
Popular Type Issue

1851-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. A large mintage of 315,000 double eagles was achieved at the New Orleans Mint in 1851. As a result, the 1851-O is an available date and enjoys great popularity as a type coin. The present example shows slight wear on the central devices, but much original detail remains. The surfaces are lightly abraded, with a pleasing orange-gold patina.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268J, PCGS# 8905, GSID# 9844)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 315,000


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
September, 2010
23rd-26th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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