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Seldom-Seen 1859 Twenty, AU50

1859 $20 AU50 NGC. This Philadelphia issue with a five-figure mintage is challenging in any grade above XF. This still-lustrous yellow-gold piece is well struck for the date and has occasional hints of orange. Moderate abrasions are scattered across each side, and a minor rim bump is noted just to the left of the date. Census: 24 in 50, 70 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269A, PCGS# 8926, GSID# 9795)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 43,597


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
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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