1879-S $20 MS62 PCGS Secure....

Description

Conditionally Rare 1879-S Twenty, MS62

1879-S $20 MS62 PCGS Secure. The 1879-S Liberty double eagle enjoyed a large mintage of more than 1.2 million pieces, but that figure does not translate into high-grade availability today. The issue circulated heavily in international trade as well as the regional economy, and the typical example seen grades in the XF-AU range. Even Mint State specimens are usually heavily bagmarked from contact with other coins during shipping and storage. The 1879-S is very scarce in MS62 condition, and anything finer is very rare.
The present coin is an attractive MS62 example with a minimum number of contact marks for the grade. The surfaces have a smooth, buttery quality, with pleasing yellow-gold color accented by highlights of rose. The design elements are sharply rendered, and mint luster is vibrant and frosty. Population: 52 in 62, 4 finer (7/11).(Registry values: N4719)

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

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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