1926-D $20 MS62 PCGS....

Description

Sharp MS62 1926-D Double Eagle

1926-D $20 MS62 PCGS. In the 1940s, the 1926-D double eagle was believed to be an extremely rare coin. The generous mintage of 481,000 pieces was nearly wiped out in the great Gold Recall of the 1930s. Fortunately, some of that mintage was used in international commerce, and a small number of specimens of the issue have been discovered in European holdings over the years. Today, the issue is still the 10th scarcest date in the 54-coin series.
The strike is sharp on the present specimen, with the pillars of the Capitol dome clearly delineated. Satiny mint luster envelops the coin, and only the scattered handling marks limit the grade. Population: 49 in 62, 73 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26GE, PCGS# 9184, GSID# 10182)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $923.96
Gold Spot: $955/oz (07-31-2009)
Mintage: 481,000

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.

View Certification Details from PCGS