1864-S $20

Description

1864-S AU 58. Frosty, with a couple of toning spots on the obverse. Akers notes: "Almost the entire known population of 1864-S Double Eagles grades only VF or EF. Strictly graded AU specimens are decidedly rare and true mint state pieces are very rare." In his survey of auction appearances, Akers ranked the 1864-S seventh out of 204 issues in terms of overall rarity.

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

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