1866 $20

Description

1866 Motto MS 60. Despite its substantial mintage of almost 700,000 pieces, the 1866 Motto is a very scarce item. It is an especially significant condition rarity in AU and mint state. According to Akers data (some 13 years old now) he only recorded the appearance of 7 uncirculated coins over the decades he surveyed gold sales. Today, PCGS (5/94) has only certified 4 pieces in MS 60 and none finer, while NGC (4/94) has only graded 4 in MS 60 and 2 finer (both MS 61s). This is a fully lustrous coin that is sharply struck and shows a few scattered abrasions that are consistent with the grade. A rare opportunity for the gold specialist.

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 698,775

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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