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Doubled Die 1879 Twenty, AU58

1879 $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. One of the boldest doubled dies found on any gold issue with bold doubling visible on UNITED STATES, TWENTY, and the left ribbon. PCGS has certified just seven examples of the variety, having just recently started to recognize it as such. Frosty honey-gold surfaces with nearly full luster and hints of pale pink toning.(Registry values: N991)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B6, PCGS# 8988, GSID# 9817)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 207,630


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
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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