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1856-S $20 Split Serif AU55 PCGS....
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Sold on May 29, 2009 for:
$4,600.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Description
Choice AU 1856-S Double Eagle
Split Serif, Ex: S.S. Central America
1856-S $20 Split Serif AU55 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central
America. Variety 17J. SSCA 5373. The 1857-S constituted
a majority of the double eagles recovered from the S.S. Central
America. A shipwreck, but a number of 1856-S twenties were also
present, mostly in AU grades. The present lightly abraded piece has
nearly full luster, although the wing tips show slight friction.
Generally sun-gold, with blushes of golden-brown in selected areas.
Encased in a gold label holder.(Registry values: P4)Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 70019, Base PCGS# 8919, GSID# 226338)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
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Auction Info
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1125 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2009
28th-31st
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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