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'Spiked Shield' S.S. Central America
1857-S Double Eagle, MS64

1857-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Variety 20-A. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 4039. The "Spiked Shield" reverse. A lovely, near-Prooflike near-Gem of this most-available Central America variety. Orange-gold surfaces are highly reflective and free of all but the most picayune field chatter. A wonderful memento of the "Ship of Gold."(Registry values: N4719)

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
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Aug 13, 2010 for: $9,775.00
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