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Scarce 1880 Double Eagle, MS60

1880 $20 MS60 PCGS. The 1880 double eagle, from a low mintage of 51,420 circulation strikes, is predictably scarce in all grades. Most certified examples are in Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated condition. Mint State pieces are relatively few in number and certified coins above MS63 are unknown. The partially prooflike fields of this Uncirculated example exhibit well struck devices and display honey-gold coloration. Distributed marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BA, PCGS# 8992, GSID# 9818)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 51,456


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
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 8, 2010 for: $5,462.50
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