1861-S $20 MS61 PCGS....

Description

1861-S Liberty Twenty, MS61
Rarely Seen in Mint State

1861-S $20 MS61 PCGS. After a small mintage of Paquet Reverse double eagles struck early in the year, the San Francisco Mint produced 768,000 twenty dollar gold pieces of the regular design in 1861. The coins were released into circulation at the time of issue and few were saved by contemporary collectors. Even with the recovery of some high-grade examples in recent shipwreck finds, the 1861-S is a rare issue in Mint State.

The coin offered here is sharply detailed in most areas, with just a touch of softness on some star centers. The lightly abraded apricot-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster and eye appeal is outstanding for the issue. Population: 7 in 61, 5 finer (2/14).
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(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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