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Lustrous Gem 1916-S Double Eagle

1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. An uncommonly well preserved 1916-S Saint that benefits from a pleasing, satiny sheen and sparingly abraded surfaces. One contact mark is noted in the left obverse field to the left of the torch. Despite a mintage of nearly 800,000 pieces, there are surprisingly few high quality pieces extant of this lesser seen S-mint issue. Population: 54 in 66, 1 finer (9/04).(#9169) (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
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
November, 2004
4th-6th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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