1857-S $20 MS66 PCGS....

Description

Fabulous MS66 1857-S Twenty
Recovered From the S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20A. SSCA 4967. A beautiful honey-gold example with booming luster and delightfully smooth surfaces. The strike is precise save for minor blending near the hairbun and UNUM. The S.S. Central America sank in September 1857, and its bounty of double eagles was not recovered until more than 130 years later. Legal battles with insurers continued for an additional decade before pieces reached the numismatic marketplace. Newly coined '57-S twenties dominated the shipwreck holdings, and the "Spiked Shield" variety, as seen here, was the most available. But few pieces were the equal of the present Premium Gem. Housed in a gold label holder. Comes with slipcase, box in the form of a book, and certificate of authenticity.(Registry values: N7079)

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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