1879-O $20

Description

Important 1879-O Double Eagle, AU 58 NGC

1879-O $20 AU 58 NGC. Although the New Orleans Mint resumed coinage operations in 1879 to aid in Morgan dollar production, the Southern facility also delivered limited numbers of eagles and double eagles this year. As befits this rare issue, this coin is well defined in all areas except over the lower reverse border. Rub is minimal and confined to the highest points of the design. Both sides exhibit an attractive prooflike finish, and the surfaces are free of the alloy spots that often plague survivors of this delivery. Small, individually inconspicuous abrasions are noted throughout. Population: 7 in 58, with a mere 2 finer (11/00).

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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