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Impressive 1888-S Twenty, MS63

1888-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Although it is considered one of the most common dates in the Type Three series of San Francisco Mint double eagles, few 1888-S twenties exist in higher grades. PCGS has only graded 40 finer pieces (3/09). This example has a fully prooflike orange-gold obverse combined with a frosty yellow-gold reverse(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BU, PCGS# 9009, GSID# 9944)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 859,600


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
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 250

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on May 1, 2009 for: $4,600.00
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