1889 $20 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....

Description

1889 Double Eagle, CAC-Approved MS63+
None Are Finer at PCGS

1889 $20 MS63+ PCGS. CAC. Due to the mintage of 44,070 coins -- remarkably low for a Philadelphia issue in the late 19th century -- the 1889 double eagle is scarce in Mint State. This Plus-graded Select example is tied for finest certified honors at PCGS with one other example, and just one higher-grade piece is reported at NGC (6/20). This piece displays thickly frosted and sharply struck surfaces with light reddish-gold color prevailing. Several small alloy spots appear on the obverse, but there are no large or obvious marks. Philadelphia would again strike tiny double eagle mintages in 1891 (1,390 business strikes) and 1892 (4,430 business strikes). Population: 34 in 63 (2 in 63+), 0 finer. CAC: 3 in 63, 0 finer (6/20).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2012), lot 5342.(Registry values: N4719)

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

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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