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Scarce 1881-S Double Eagle, MS62

1881-S $20 MS62 NGC. Tall S. The date is lightly repunched. Cartwheel luster sweeps this khaki-gold double eagle. Scattered small abrasions correspond to the grade. Apparently an indifferently shipped or loosely stored issue, since survivors are virtually unobtainable in Select or finer quality. Census: 63 in 62, 3 finer (6/10).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BD, PCGS# 8995, GSID# 9934)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 727,000


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
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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