1868-S $20 MS61 NGC....

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Important MS61 1868-S Twenty

1868-S $20 MS61 NGC. This Type Two Liberty double eagle issue had a generous initial mintage, and Very Fine and even Extremely Fine examples are easily had with a little searching. About Uncirculated coins are much more challenging, and anything Mint State is a condition rarity. This MS61 piece, though moderately abraded on the obverse with a small cut just below Liberty's eye, is nonetheless immensely lustrous with potent wheat-gold color. Well struck overall with a comparatively clean reverse, both of which enhance the eye appeal. Census: 12 in 61, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

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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