1871 $20 MS62 NGC....

Description

1871 Twenty Dollar, MS62
Eye-Appealing for the Grade
A Major Rarity This Fine

1871 $20 MS62 NGC. Any Mint State 1871 double eagle is a rarity, as might be expected considering this issue comes from a limited mintage of only 80,120 pieces and preceded the large-scale overseas export of gold coins. Examples in MS61 are occasionally seen, but at the MS62 level, this date becomes a notable rarity. In practice, very few coins in MS62 or better have appeared at auction in the last 20 years. The number of individual coins seen in these grades is staggeringly small. The present lot is a desirable satiny caramel-gold representative. It is distinctive for having a remarkably clean, luminous appearance devoid of bothersome abrasions. Instead, some light hairlines on the obverse limit the numeric grade. Overall, the eye appeal is excellent. Census: 1 in 62, 3 finer (10/25).(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AA, PCGS# 8960, Greysheet# 9808)

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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