1870 $20 MS60 PCGS....

Description

1870 Liberty Twenty, MS60
Elusive Philadelphia Issue

1870 $20 MS60 PCGS. A nominal mintage of 155,150 Liberty double eagles was achieved at the Philadelphia Mint in 1870, as the San Francisco facility handled the majority of double eagle production in that era. The Philadelphia issue is actually even more difficult to locate in all grades than its modest production total suggests. Mint State specimens are particularly elusive and most auction offerings grade no better than AU53.

The present coin is an attractive MS60 example with well-detailed design elements and vibrant mint luster on both sides. The vivid orange-gold surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade and eye appeal is especially strong. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 5 in 60, 36 finer (8/13).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26A7, PCGS# 8957, Greysheet# 9807)

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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