1855-S $20 MS61 NGC....

Description

1855-S Double Eagle, MS61
Frosty Original Luster

1855-S $20 MS61 NGC. The second San Francisco double eagle issue, like the first, experienced heavy circulation; Mint State survivors were very rare in any grade until the discovery of nearly 100 Uncirculated examples among the thousands of double eagles recovered from the S.S. Central America. Nonetheless, Mint State examples remain scarce and are rarely seen finer than MS62. This MS61 example is quite appealing for the grade, with well-defined motifs and swirling luster that enliven the yellow-orange surfaces. A lack of major abrasions heightens the visual merit and only trivial chatter on the obverse precludes a finer grade. Census: 29 in 61, 49 finer (5/15).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268X, PCGS# 8916, Greysheet# 9854)

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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