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Delightful 1879-S Twenty, MS61

1879-S $20 MS61 PCGS. CAC. A wonderful Mint State San Francisco double eagle, this 1879-S has original patina with attractive pink toning over its brilliant and frosty yellow luster. The strike is bold and the fields are faintly reflective. PCGS has only certified 54 finer examples, including a single MS64 that is the best of the lot (5/10). This grand example will be actively pursued at the auction.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B9, PCGS# 8991, GSID# 9932)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 1,233,800


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
June, 2010
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 299

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

Sold on Jun 4, 2010 for: $3,737.50
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