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Description

1889 $20 MS61 NGC. Peach-gold surfaces are imbued with wisps of light tan and exhibit sharply impressed design elements. Minute surface and rim marks on the obverse limit the grade. A couple of reverse grease spots are also visible. The low-mintage 1889 twenty dollar (44,070 business strikes) is a scarce issue.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2695, PCGS# 9010, GSID# 9824)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $945.25
Gold Spot: $977/oz (05-29-2009)
Mintage: 44,070


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
May, 2009
28th-31st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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