1874 $20 MS62 NGC. CAC....

Description

1874 Liberty Twenty, MS62
Type Two Philadelphia Issue

1874 $20 MS62 NGC. CAC. Ex: Granite Lady Hoard. While most of San Francisco burned in 1906 leaving more than half of its 500,000+ population homeless, the United States Mint building survived and earned the nickname "the Old Granite Lady." Monaco Rare Coins availed itself of the moniker, and NGC certified many Liberty Head double eagles with the Granite Lady Hoard pedigree.

This 1874 example is a better Type Two issue and is rare any finer, although as a Philadelphia issue one would think its only association with The Granite Lady is the date (the second San Francisco Mint operated from 1874 to 1937). Khaki-gold surfaces display pleasing mint luster throughout both sides and a relatively sharp strike. Abrasions are grade-consistent with a small scrape noted across the lower loop of the 8 in the date. Nice eye appeal remains, as confirmed by the CAC endorsement. CAC: 7 in 62, 0 finer (10/18).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AN, PCGS# 8970, Greysheet# 9812)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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