1857 $20 MS60 PCGS Gold Shield....

Description

1857 Double Eagle, MS60
Rare Mint State Survivor

1857 $20 MS60 PCGS Gold Shield. Ex: Dallas Bank Browning / Gilded Age Collection. The plate coin in Bowers' U.S. Liberty Head $20 Double Eagles: The Gilded Age of Coinage (2014). The 1857 is very scarce in mint condition, and this MS60 representative is far finer than its grade suggests. In fact, the Stack's Bowers cataloger noted in this coin's 2014 appearance: "In our opinion, if all MS-60 coins were this nice there would be no reason to seek MS-63 coins." A pinpoint strike, vibrant frosty luster, and amazing orange-gold color are highly desirable qualities. Inarguably high-end for the grade. Population: 12 in 60, 58 finer (12/18).
Ex: Dallas Bank Collection (Stack's, 10/2001), lot 18; Gilded Age Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2014), lot 12015, which realized $12,925.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2693, PCGS# 8920, Greysheet# 9793)

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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