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Description

Popular Spiked Shield 1857-S Twenty
From the S.S. Central America, MS65

1857-S $20 Spiked Shield MS65 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20A. SSCA 1082. Boldly struck and immensely lustrous, a lovely Gem representative of this popular issue that doubles as a Type One twenty dollar type coin and shipwreck treasure. Light canary-yellow centers yield to deeper hues close to the rims. Comes with book-shaped 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: 8
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: $12,650.00
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