1906 $20 MS65 PCGS....

Description

Exceptional 1906 Gem Twenty Dollar

1906 $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1906 double eagle, with a mintage of 69,596 circulation strikes, can be located in the lower Mint State grades without too much trouble. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) intimate that most of the examples offered in recent decades have been found in gold shipments from Europe.
Select and near-Gem pieces are scarce and higher-grade coins are elusive. Inspection of PCGS and NGC population data indicate that a mere 13 1906 twenties are graded MS65, and only two examples finer.
Radiant luster endows both sides of this magnificent Gem offering, as does the melange of peach-gold, mint-green, and lilac coloration. A well executed strike imparts sharp detail to the design elements, including the lower obverse and upper reverse denticles, areas that are sometimes weak. Unlike most 1906 double eagles that are heavily marked, both sides of this example are very well preserved. Overall, this piece displays imposing eye appeal, something that Michael Fuljenz and Douglas Winter (1999) say is "below average" on most '06 specimens. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 8 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26D4, PCGS# 9049, Greysheet# 9841)

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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