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1880-S Double Eagle, MS63
Important Condition Rarity

1880-S $20 MS63 NGC. With a total production of 836,000 double eagles, the 1880-S is a scarce issue in higher grades, and a rarity in MS63 or finer grades. This issue has the 14th lowest mintage of any San Francisco Mint Liberty double eagle throughout the entire series from 1854 to 1907. NGC has certified 492 examples that grade MS60 to MS62, but only 10 submissions grade MS63 or finer. This impressive Select Mint State example has delicate pink overtones on its highly lustrous and satiny yellow surfaces with excellent design definition. Minor marks on each side are consistent with the grade. Census: 7 in 63, 3 finer (11/20).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BB, PCGS# 8993, Greysheet# 9933)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2021
20th-24th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 22, 2021 for: $11,100.00
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