1870 $20 MS62 NGC....

Description

1870 Double Eagle, MS62
Rare Issue in Mint State
Lustrous and Attractive

1870 $20 MS62 NGC. The 1870 Liberty Head twenty dollar gold is a rare issue in Mint State grades. From an ample mintage of 155,150 coins, most extensively circulated in commerce and are found in mid-circulated grades. This excellent example is a pleasant exception, having expected minor bagmarks, but an overall great representative of the date. Attractive orange-gold toning with frosty luster over the surfaces. Fully struck with good definition of Miss Liberty's hair curls and well-formed obverse stars, along with crisp detail on reverse design elements including eagle feathers and shield lines. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a lovely Uncirculated 1870 double eagle. NGC Census: 15 in 62 (1 in 62+), 4 finer (12/25).(Registry values: N7079)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 155,150

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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