1897 $20 MS65 PCGS....

Description

1897 Double Eagle, MS65
None Numerically Finer

1897 $20 MS65 PCGS. Frosted, finely grained surfaces radiate vibrant, cartwheel mint luster to illuminate this fully struck, Gem Uncirculated 1897 twenty. Splendid rose-gold accents enrich the underlying orange-gold color for outstanding eye appeal. Super-smooth fields show few imperfections of any kind, while Liberty's portrait displays a rounded cheek with only two or three tiny ticks and a bit of mint grime.

Historically, the 1897 is known as one of the most-available Liberty double eagles, which is true up to the Select Uncirculated level. Near-Gem coins are seen on occasion, but full Gems remain stubbornly rare. Neither PCGS nor NGC has certified a single coin numerically finer than the MS65 level. This example is tied with eight other Gems at PCGS. Finding one finer will be a difficult task. Population: 9 in 65 (1 in 65+), 0 finer (4/19).(Registry values: N4719)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 1,383,261

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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