1872-S $20 MS61 NGC....

Description

1872-S Liberty Head Twenty, MS61
Condition Rarity in Higher Grades

1872-S $20 MS61 NGC. The 1872-S double eagle is a well known condition rarity, readily available in circulated grades, but scarce in Mint State, and very rare above MS61. The present coin features rich, orange-gold surfaces, with strong mint luster and the usual number of minor abrasions for the grade. The strike is a little soft on Liberty's hair, but other devices are sharply detailed. Census: 65 in 61, 9 finer (7/10).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AF, PCGS# 8965, GSID# 9916)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 780,000

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