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Early Carson City Twenty, 1874-CC AU53

1874-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. This Carson City Mint double eagle is moderately abraded, with the most noticeable marks on Liberty's chin, along with a luster graze in the field before her portrait. Boldly struck and satiny, with plenty of luster for the grade. Deep khaki-orange coloration adorns both sides. A scarce issue in AU condition or finer. This example is housed in a green label PCGS holder. (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AP, PCGS# 8971, GSID# 9920)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 115,085


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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The Confident Carson City Coin Collector
by Rusty Goe

The Carson City Mint’s celebrated legacy — replete with landmark achievements, setbacks, mysteries and tall tales — is covered in exacting detail in Goe’s three-volume set.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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