1879-O $20

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Sold on Jul 29, 1994 for:

$5,500.00 Bid Source: Internet bidder ‡ Note: The owner placed a late bid on this unreserved lot and repurchased it, subject to applicable commission.

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PCGS 1879-O AU 50. This date boasts the second lowest mintage of all the Liberty double eagles with a total production of a scant 2,325 pieces. When you are lucky enough to encounter on in any grade, it is almost always going to be XF or below. This specimen is an attractive deeper yellow color and only shows a few minimal abrasions, which are entirely expected on the coins. There is one smaller, vertical scratch on Liberty's cheek that is mentioned for a reference to future pedigrees of this rare piece. Both of the grading services combined, show a total of only 13 AUs made to date (June), and NGC lists 1 MS 60 (4/94).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B8, PCGS# 8990, GSID# 9931)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 2,325

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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