1861-S $20 MS61 NGC....

Description

1861-S Double Eagle, MS61
Strong Central Detail

1861-S $20 MS61 NGC. Medium S. The San Francisco Mint manufactured 768,000 double eagles with the normal reverse in 1861, as here, plus a small quantity of 19,250 coins with the Paquet design. Among regular-issue 1861-S twenties, most survive in XF and AU grades. Doug Winter estimates only 20 to 30 pieces exist in Mint State, including this MS61. Although the 1861-S is known for its weak impression, this example is strongly struck at the centers with nearly complete curls and feathers. Only the peripheral elements are noticeably incomplete. Reddish-gold surfaces are partly frosted with minimal hairlines. Census: 8 in 61, 4 finer (6/20).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269K, PCGS# 8935, Greysheet# 9900)

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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