1857-S $20 MS66 NGC....
Description
1857-S Liberty Double Eagle, MS66
One of the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins
1857-S $20 MS66 NGC. This is an impressive Premium Gem with
glistening luster illuminating a needle-sharp strike throughout the
finely grained surfaces. Liberty's hair strands show bold
definition and the obverse stars are individually sharp, Vibrant
orange-gold color adds to the outstanding eye appeal.Before the recovery of the S.S. Central America treasure, the 1857-S double eagle was an extremely rare issue in any high grade. That all changed when a Mint State treasure-trove emerged from the "Ship of Gold" find. Today, counts confirm more than 6,500 examples of the 1857-S were rescued from that famous shipwreck -- with most of the survivors grading Mint State or About Uncirculated. Although the pedigree of this Premium Gem coin is undocumented, it is exceedingly likely that this MS66 coin is a survivor of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The 1857-S is listed among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coinsby Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth. NGC Census: 33 in 66 (1 in 66+, 1 in 66★), 3 finer (3/26).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2011), lot 4893.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2696, PCGS# 8922, Greysheet# 9884)
Weight: 33.44 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
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Dallas, TX 75261
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