LOT #7283 |
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1897 $20
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Reflective Near-Gem 1897 Double Eagle
1897 $20 MS 64 NGC. A gorgeous example with reflective fields that give the coin a prooflike appearance. Sharply struck on each side, the surfaces retain original, deep, honey-gold luster. A few scattered abrasions are noticed, mostly in the fields, but Liberty's cheek is remarkably smooth. NGC and PCGS combined have only graded six coins finer, all at the MS 65 level of preservation (1/01).Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26CH, PCGS# 9031, GSID# 9832)
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
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.
Auction Info
2001 February Long Beach Signature Sale #248 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2001
22nd-24th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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