1896 $20 MS65 PCGS Secure....

Description

1896 Double Eagle, MS65
Tied for Finest at PCGS

1896 $20 MS65 PCGS Secure. Ex: Chicago Classics. The rarity of high-grade 1896 double eagles is often overlooked due to the availability of coins in grades through MS64, as well as the issue's substantial mintage of more than 792,000 pieces. In reality, PCGS has encapsulated only six representatives at the MS65 level, with none numerically finer; NGC records just 11 coins in this grade, with seven numerically finer (3/15). The present piece displays well-struck design elements with deep orange-gold patina over the satiny surfaces. Close study with a loupe finds a few minute grazes on the cheek, not out of line for the grade.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26CF, PCGS# 9029, Greysheet# 9831)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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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