1863 $20 MS62 NGC....

Description

1863 Double Eagle, MS62
One of the Finest We Have Seen
Ex: S.S. Republic

1863 $20 MS62 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. This is one of only 35 double eagles recovered from the famous shipwreck. Prior to the discovery and distribution of those coins, the 1863 twenty dollar was typically only available in Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition, with a few About Uncirculated representatives known. This is one of the finest coins we have ever handled, surpassed by a single MS63 coin that realized $85,188 in our 2015 FUN Signature sale (lot 4375).

Die polish lines in the fields help explain the semiprooflike reflectivity seen on each side. This lightly abraded MS62 double eagle is uniformly well-struck. A pinscratch across the tip of the bust is the only overt imperfection. Census: 6 in 62, 2 finer (11/17).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269P, PCGS# 8939, Greysheet# 9800)

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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