1860-S $20 MS62 NGC....

Description

1860-S Twenty Dollar Liberty, MS62
A Great Rarity in Mint State

1860-S $20 MS62 NGC. Opening in 1854, the San Francisco Mint produced substantial quantities of double eagles annually. Replacing the private gold issues of firms such as Kellogg & Co. and the U.S. Assay Office of Gold in San Francisco, coins of the 1850s and 1860s circulated extensively in the bullion-favoring Western economy created by the California Gold Rush. Most surviving examples are circulated to some degree, and this is true of 1860-S double eagles as well. This issue is a rarity in Mint State and almost unknown finer than the present MS62 coin.

The bright, softly frosted surfaces of this shimmering example showcase bold design elements and only a few abrasions, with eye appeal that surpasses expectations for the grade. Census: 6 in 62 (1 in 62+), 0 finer (2/18).
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 12/2011), lot 4729.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269F, PCGS# 8931, Greysheet# 9898)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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