1853 $20 MS62 PCGS....

Description

1853 Double Eagle, MS62
Rich Color

1853 $20 MS62 PCGS. Strikingly orange-gold, suggestive of a copper-heavy alloy, though no obviously red areas are present. Detail is pleasing on both the central devices and the stars around Liberty's portrait, where the crossing lines are obvious. Despite light to moderate abrasions, this piece has a pleasing appearance for the grade. While the Philadelphia Mint made more than 1.26 million double eagles in 1853 thanks to the many shipments of gold coming in from California, surprisingly few of those pieces have survived in Select or better condition. PCGS has graded only two coins as MS63 or finer (6/13).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268M, PCGS# 8908, Greysheet# 9788)

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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