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Interesting MS64 1857-S Spiked Shield Twenty
Ex:
S.S. Central America

1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS64 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20A. SSCA 3681. An attractive near-Gem representative of this famous shipwreck issue, sharply struck and pleasingly preserved. This survivor is also unusually toned; while wide areas of each side have the fresh yellow-gold color that is the signature of the shipwreck coins, it also shows considerable orange toning at the reverse margins, as well as an area of dusty rose over the right obverse field that overlaps the back of Liberty's head. Comes with faux-book display case, outer box, and certificate of authenticity.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 70000, Base PCGS# 8922, GSID# 9892)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz


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
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 8, 2010 for: $9,200.00
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