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Description

1878-S $20 MS61 NGC. A well executed strike delivers sharp definition to the design elements of this honey-gold double eagle. Numerous light abrasions break the luster flow, a common characteristic of nearly all '78-S double eagles.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B5, PCGS# 8987, GSID# 9929)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $923.96
Gold Spot: $955/oz (07-31-2009)
Mintage: 1,739,000


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 254

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 1, 2009 for: $1,495.00
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