1901-S $20 MS64 NGC....

Description

Conditionally Challenging Near-Gem 1901-S Liberty Double Eagle

1901-S $20 MS64 NGC. One would hardly expect a late-date Coronet double eagle with an original mintage of more than 1.5 million pieces to elicit much enthusiasm among bidders when it crosses the auction block. Informed collectors, however, realize that this stereotype cannot be used to label the 1901-S, at the near-Gem level of preservation. This crisply defined piece is certainly Choice. Typical of many Uncirculated United States coins, the reverse of this example is nearly mark-free. Whereas the obverse is also quite smooth for the grade, very minor scuffiness on Liberty's cheek, and in the left obverse field, is worthy of attention. Softly frosted, the orange-gold surfaces are interrupted by a single noticeable mark on the reverse, in the upper left field area. This conditionally challenging piece represents a significant opportunity for the specialist. Population: 57 in 64, 5 finer (10/04).(#9040) (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26CT, PCGS# 9040, GSID# 9962)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 1,596,000

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