1867-S $20 MS61 NGC....

Description

1867-S Double Eagle, MS61
Formidable Challenge Any Finer

1867-S $20 MS61 NGC. Despite its nearly million-piece mintage, the 1867-S exists almost exclusively in circulated condition. Uncirculated examples congregate at the lowest levels (MS60 to MS61), with a solitary MS63 coin at the top of the Condition Census. Overall, the 1867-S is considered the second-rarest Type Two twenty from the San Francisco Mint. Many pieces were melted, while others simply disappeared by attrition.

This example embodies originality. Dusky orange-gold surfaces display deep-gray bag grime on the high points, the "dirty gold" look preferred by purists who demand unsullied surfaces. Mint luster glows beneath the rich patina throughout both sides. Numerous tiny marks and abrasions dot the well-struck surfaces, yet few pieces can be considered any finer. Census: 18 in 61, 6 finer (10/19).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26A2, PCGS# 8952, Greysheet# 9908)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 920,750

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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