1885-CC $20 MS62 NGC....

Description

Sharp, Elusive 1885-CC Double Eagle, MS62

1885-CC $20 MS62 NGC. The 1885-CC double eagle issue's radiance is perhaps somewhat dimmed by its proximity to a brighter star, the illustrious 1885 Philadelphia twenty, which at 751 business strikes is among the lowest mintages of all such U.S. coins. The 1885-CC twenty is nonetheless a low-mintage emission as well. The issue was produced to the extent of only 9,450 pieces, partly the result of the unexpected death on March 8 of Superintendent James Crawford. The facility struck only silver dollars and double eagles during the year, then went on a four-year hiatus until 1889. This piece has a sharp strike, with fine detail evident on Liberty's hair and attractive mint luster. The yellow-gold surfaces show a smattering of minor handling marks, mostly in the obverse field and on the bust, but it nevertheless ranks among the top survivors of this typically poorly produced issue. Census: 5 in 62, 0 finer (5/10).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BN, PCGS# 9004, GSID# 9941)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $1,169.71
Gold Spot: $1,209/oz (07-09-2010)
Mintage: 9,450

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.

View Certification Details from NGC