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Description
Condition Rarity 1870-S Double Eagle, MS60
1870-S $20 MS60 NGC. In spite of its large mintage of
982,000 pieces, the 1870-S Liberty Head double eagle is rare in
Mint State grades today. Many examples were melted or exported over
the years. The present coin is a delightful Mint State specimen,
with reflective, semiprooflike surfaces. The strike details are
sharp throughout, and the surfaces display the usual number of
minor abrasions for the grade. Census: 14 in 60, 28 finer
(6/10).(Registry values: N2998)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26A9, PCGS# 8959, GSID# 9912)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 982,000
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Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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