1902-S $20 MS65 PCGS....

Description

1902-S Twenty Dollar, MS65
Grand Condition Rarity

1902-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Upon scanning the Guide Book, the 1902-S double eagle appears lumped in with all of the other common dates in the series. More than 1.7 million pieces were struck, and bagmarked Mint State coins are readily available. However, a challenge emerges at the Choice grade level where the '02-S is genuinely scarce, and the acquisition of a finer piece is usually only dreamt.

In the past 20+ years, 14 MS64 coins have appeared in our auctions, including some duplication. This is the first Gem we have handled. The last sale, of which we are aware, of a certified MS65 coin was Sotheby's (12/1998), lot 544, which realized $19,800. This piece is one of three Gems reported by PCGS and two coins are finer (9/15). The strike is bold, and the frosty, wheat-gold surfaces are devoid of significant abrasions. The reverse has a couple of small alloy spots near the E in E PLURIBUS and the T in UNITED that confirm the originality of the luster.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26CV, PCGS# 9042, Greysheet# 9963)

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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