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Boldly Struck 1916-S Double Eagle, MS66

1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. One of the more available mintmarked Saint-Gaudens issues from the teens along with its sibling, the 1915-S. This Premium Gem offers delicately patinated surfaces in antique-gold and yellow-gold. The strike is bold on Liberty's head and most areas overall, save for some softness on the Capitol dome. NGC has certified only three coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FX, PCGS# 9169, GSID# 10174)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $1,141.65
Gold Spot: $1,180/oz (04-30-2010)
Mintage: 796,000


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2010
28th-2nd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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