1859-S $20 AU53 PCGS....

Description

Bold 1859-S Twenty Dollar, AU53

1859-S $20 AU53 PCGS. A rare issue in Mint State; the San Francisco Mint was only five years old when these double eagles were struck, and most of them circulated widely despite the generous mintage of 636,445 coins. This AU53 example displays excellent eye appeal. The orange-gold surfaces are relatively smooth, although a single, tiny dark fleck appears on the obverse rim at 2:30. A couple of others appear on the reverse, but the bold strike and superior overall appeal more than compensate. Population: 31 in 53, 97 finer (9/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269C, PCGS# 8928, GSID# 9896)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $1,020.71
Gold Spot: $1,055/oz (10-23-2009)
Mintage: 636,445

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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