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1854-S $20 MS63 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1854-S $20 MS63 NGC.
1854-S $20 MS63 NGC. Like virtually every higher grade 1854-S, this example shows fine, matte-like surfaces from exposure to seawater. These come from the S.S. Yankee Blade, from whose shipwreck approximately 100 coins with Uncirculated details and matte surfaces were uncovered. The amount of granularity on these differs from piece to piece. Some are seen with very heavily etched surfaces while others have a more natural appearance. This coin is certainly among those in the latter group. Few people realize how rare the 1854-S Double Eagle is with original surfaces and in high grade. In fact, the PCGS-graded MS61 Bass III: 781 coin, which sold for $10,925, is the only non-seawater Uncirculated 1854-S that we are aware of. The striking details on this piece are complete throughout and there are virtually no abrasions. Most of the mint frost is still intact over the fine-grain surfaces and each side has the rich reddish patina that is always seen on this issue. Population: 24 in 63, 10 finer (11/03). Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.