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Pleasing 1857-S Double Eagle, MS61

1857-S $20 MS61 NGC. CAC. Semiprooflike characteristics are visible on the brassy-gold surfaces of this twenty dollar specimen and sharp definition is apparent on the design elements. A very pleasing Mint State example, aptly recognized by CAC. Prior to the discovery of the S.S. Central America, this date was mostly available in the VF to XF grade range. It is unknown whether or not this particular coin came from the shipwreck.(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
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
March, 2010
25th-28th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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