1857-S $20 Bold S MS66 PCGS....

Description

Splendid MS66 1857-S Twenty, Bold S
Ex: S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 Bold S MS66 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20B. SSCA 0507. The Bold S variety is overall one of the more common variants found from the recovery efforts of the Central America shipwreck. Although PCGS has certified nearly 200 examples of the 1857-S (all varieties) in MS66, there are only 11 pieces finer (10/09). In the early die state of the present piece, the mintmark is virtually closed, opening up a bit in later states. This Premium Gem is certainly close to the top end in aesthetic terms, boasting splendid two-toned surfaces, with yellow-gold centers and deeper orange-gold coloration near the rims. Neither side reveals any abrasions of importance, although a couple of obverse marks may have precluded the MS67 level. The strike is sharp, as usually seen on this issue. An attractive and interesting specimen of this historic early S-mint double eagle.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 70001, Base PCGS# 8922, GSID# 221567)

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

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