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Gorgeous 1857-S Bold S Twenty, MS65
Ex:
S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Variety 20B, Bold S. SSCA 1666. Retained in the special gold-label PCGS holder, with the accompanying promotional material and certificate of authenticity, as they were distributed following their recovery from the Atlantic ocean. "The piece displayed here is a tangible link to history, a numismatic item of great interest and importance, and part of the simply incredible national treasure represented by the S.S. Central America." An amazing Gem, with frosty light yellow luster exhibited on both sides, framed by delicate lemon-yellow peripheries.(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
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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