1864-S $20 MS61 NGC....

Description

Bright Mint State 1864-S Double Eagle

1864-S $20 MS61 NGC. The 1864-S and 1865-S double eagles were formerly quite rare until the recoveries of the S.S. Republic and S.S. Brother Jonathan. As with the 1857-S double eagles recovered in large quantity from the S.S. Central America, the 1864-S and '65-S double eagles were wonderfully well-preserved. This piece offers bright yellow-gold surfaces with complete luster throughout. The strike is sharp, save for weakness on stars 1-3 and the glory of rays on the reverse. There are no obvious contact marks, just a few shallow luster grazes. While this coin is not marked on the encapsulation, we suspect it is likely from one of the recoveries above. Census: 31 in 61, 16 finer (2/10).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269T, PCGS# 8942, GSID# 9904)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 793,660

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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