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Description

1857-S $20 AU50 NGC. Variety 20F, the No Serif, Right S reverse die, as documented by Robert Evans in a July 2000 Numismatist article. This means the present coin could have originated in the SSCA shipwreck, although not indicated as such on the NGC insert. Luster glows in all the appropriate areas. The cheek is somewhat abraded.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2696, PCGS# 8922, GSID# 9884)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 970,500


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
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on May 1, 2009 for: $1,437.50
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