1865-S $20 MS64 PCGS....

Description

Desirable MS64 1865-S Twenty
Ex: S.S. Brother Jonathan

1865-S $20 MS64 PCGS. A Choice 1865-S double eagle, one of several dozen recovered from the S.S. Brother Jonathan, inventory number 479. Like its fellows, this example has generally bright luster in yellows ranging from wheat to canary. Alloy is minor, mostly visible as small dots close to the rims. On the reverse, a die crack runs from the second S in STATES through OF and the first half of AMERICA. Wispy abrasions and grazes in the left field and on Liberty's nose allow positive identification in the auction catalog. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a hardcover copy of the book The Treasure Ship S.S. Brother Jonathan.
Ex: The S.S. Brother Jonathan Treasure Coins (Bowers and Merena, 5/1999), lot 484.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269V, PCGS# 8944, GSID# 9905)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 1,042,500

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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