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Description

Boldly Lustrous 1897 Twenty Dollar, MS64+

1897 $20 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. The mintage of the 1897 double eagle exceeded 1.3 million coins, but this near-Gem is toward the upper end of the surviving certified populations. Bold cartwheel luster is thoroughgoing over the orange-gold, well-struck surfaces. An upper-end example of this Type Three issue. PCGS has seen five pieces in 64+ with four finer (5/12).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26CH, PCGS# 9031, Greysheet# 9832)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2012
31st-3rd Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jun 1, 2012 for: $4,036.50
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