1866 $20 MS61 NGC. CAC....

Description

1866 Liberty Double Eagle, MS61
First Year With Motto
Only One Numerically Finer Coin at NGC

1866 $20 MS61 NGC. CAC. The Type Two Liberty double eagle made its debut in 1866, with the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. The Philadelphia Mint accomplished a substantial mintage of 698,745 business-strike and 30 proof examples of the new design. Unfortunately, few high-quality specimens were saved by contemporary collectors, as most of the coins were held as currency reserves and later melted, or used in overseas commerce where they suffered from rough storage. Most examples seen today are in VF and XF grades, with Mint State coins being rare.

The present coin is an attractive MS61 specimen with well-detailed design elements and vibrant mint luster on both sides. The bright yellow-gold surfaces show a few highlights of green and rose, with surprisingly few contact marks for the grade. Eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 24 in 61 (1 in 61+), 1 finer (6/13).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 269X, PCGS# 8949, Greysheet# 9803)

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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