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$20 Gold
S
CARCE
1862-S $20 L
IBERTY
1352
1862-S
.
PCGS graded MS-61
. Lovely golden toning and
one of the finer examples of this date and mint to be
reported in the PCGS Population data. The surfaces are rea-
sonably attractive, and these is no circulation friction that is
nearly always seen on the majority of 1862-S $20 coins
known. These tended to circulate hard, but somehow this
one was set aside since the day it was struck. A classic con-
dition rarity for the astute collector who demands quality
and eye appeal.
Pop 13; 9 finer, 6 in 62, 2 in 62+, 1 in
63+.
(
PCGS # 8938
)
Estimated Value .................................... $11,000 - 12,000
1353
1862-S
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. A nice untoned example that
retains some of the original luster in the protected areas and a
sharp strike. The surfaces are attractive, and the "S" mintmark
is bold. An attractive coin from the early Civil War period.
Pop
48; 87 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 8938
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
F
ROSTY
1863 $20 L
IBERTY
1354
1863
.
NGC graded MS-60
. From the S.S. Republic. Well
struck and frosty with incredible mint luster on both sides.
While the surfaces show scattered handling marks these
are from the careless handling of this coin from its brief
time from leaving the Philadelphia Mint to when it was
placed onboard the ill fated S. S. Republic ship. 1863 is a
scarce, mid Civil War issue in any grade, and as a date was
virtually unobtainable in any Mint State grade, but that
luckily changed with the handful of coins recovered from
this particular shipwreck. This coin will always be prized for
its amazing rarity and condition.
Pop 3; 14 finer, 7 in 61,
6 in 62, 1 in 63.
Comes with a large wooden presentation
box.
Estimated Value .....................................$25,000 - 28,000
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