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Scarce 1857 Double Eagle, MS61

1857 $20 MS61 NGC. The 1857 double eagle is scarce in Mint State; NGC and PCGS combined have seen only about 70 Uncirculated examples. A well executed strike brings out good definition on this MS61 coin. Its peach-gold surfaces exhibit the most potent luster in the areas around, and in the interstices of, the design elements. Numerous tiny marks are evenly scattered over both sides. Census: 12 in 61, 14 finer (7/07).(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 439,375


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2007
27th-28th Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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