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Description

Near-Gem 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 2750. A brightly lustrous piece that follows the standard pattern of pale straw-gold central color with deeper yellow at the margins. Boldly impressed with light abrasions and chatter on the portrait that account for the grade. Still, a highly desirable example of this shipwreck issue. Comes with faux-book case, certificate of authenticity, and outer box.(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: 4
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: $8,050.00
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