1903 $20 PR64 PCGS....

Description

Virtually Unimprovable 1903 Proof Twenty Dollar

1903 $20 PR64 PCGS. When considering the mintages of all the proof Liberty Double Eagles, the 1903 sports the highest production (158 pieces struck) if one can call 158 coins "high." Of that number, many have been lost to circulation or melting at the mint. Beginning in 1901, the mint shifted to an "all brilliant, no contrast" method of proofing, and virtually no post-1901 coins show any frost on the devices. The fields have a remarkable depth of reflectivity and there are only slight hairlines visible when the coin is closely examined. An area of cloudy-opaque color is noted on Liberty's cheek partially obscuring a couple of tiny pinscratches. A very elusive proof Twenty (despite its mintage), and one we cannot remember offering at auction in recent years. Population: 20 in 64, only 1 is finer at both services combined (10/04).(#9119) (Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26ER, PCGS# 9119, GSID# 10116)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 158

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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