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1878-S $20 MS62 NGC. CAC....
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Sold on Sep 24, 2010 for:
$5,750.00
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Description
1878-S Liberty Head Double Eagle, MS62
Scarce Issue in High Grades
1878-S $20 MS62 NGC. CAC. The 1878-S Liberty Head double
eagle was produced in large quantities, but the issue was widely
circulated and Mint State coins are seldom encountered today.
Currently, only 15 coins have been certified in grades above MS62
by NGC and PCGS combined (8/10). The present coin displays bright
mint luster, with pleasing greenish-gold surfaces, and sharply
rendered devices.(Registry values: N4719)Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B5, PCGS# 8987, GSID# 9929)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 1,739,000
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Auction Info
2010 September Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1144 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2010
23rd-26th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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