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Description

1868-S $20 AU53 NGC. Yellow-gold patina surrounds the outer devices with the fields more olive-gold in color. The stars and heraldic eagle show excellent definition, and only traces of wear are apparent on Liberty's hair and the eagle's head. Large swathes of luster are visible on the obverse, and the reverse is particularly illustrious. An early double eagle that features the addition of the motto, which was added two years prior.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26A4, PCGS# 8954, GSID# 9909)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 837,500


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 199

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 1, 2008 for: $1,495.00
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