LOT #3169 |
Current Bid: $4,500
1856-S $20 MS64 PCGS....
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Description
1856-S Double Eagle, MS64
Popular Type One Issue
1856-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The collecting landscape for Type One
double eagles changed dramatically over the past quarter-century
with treasure discoveries including the S.S. Central America
that sank in 1857, and the S.S. Brother Jonathan and S.S.
Republic that both sank in 1865. In Mint State grades, the
1856-S was one of the more available issues prior to the S.S.
Central America discovery, and today it is tied with the 1865-S
as the second most common issue. It's status is especially
important for type collectors who seek a single attractive example
of the Type One design. The present piece is just such a coin that
features a sharp strike and rich, frosty orange-gold mint luster.
Population: 6 in 64 (1 in 64+), 4 finer (8/25).(Registry values: N4719)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2692, PCGS# 8919, Greysheet# 9864)
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.
Auction Info
2025 October 2 - 5 GACC US Coins Signature® Auction #1386 (go to Auction Home page)
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October
2nd
Thursday
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Auction Dates
October
2nd-5th
Thursday-Sunday
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