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Near-Mint 1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Attractive Type Coin

1861 $20 AU58 NGC. The 1861 Liberty Head double eagle enjoyed a huge mintage of nearly 3 Million pieces. As a result, the issue has always been easy to locate and enjoys great popularity with collectors seeking a Type One double eagle for a type set. The attractive yellow-gold surfaces of this specimen are accented by outlines of rose color around the devices. Only the slightest wear shows on the design elements, and the surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade.(Registry values: N991)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269G, PCGS# 8932, GSID# 9797)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 2,976,453


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
September, 2010
23rd-26th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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