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Lower Mintage 1890 Select Double Eagle

1890 $20 MS63 NGC. The double eagles of 1890 were struck in limited numbers (75,940 circulation strikes). Most of the surviving coins grade MS60 to MS62. Select examples are scarce and higher-grade pieces are rare. The lustrous surfaces of this MS63 specimen display apricot-gold patina laced with hints of mint-green and light tan. This sharply struck piece reveals just a few light marks. Census: 16 in 63, 5 finer (3/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26BX, PCGS# 9013, GSID# 9825)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 75,940


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: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on May 1, 2009 for: Not Sold
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