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1866-S $20 No Motto XF45 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1866-S $20 No Motto XF45 PCGS
<B>1866-S $20 No Motto XF45 PCGS.</B></I> The final No Motto double eagle issue has a place of significance among Type Two twenties, and not only for its status as the last of the breed. The 1866-S No Motto poses a considerable challenge, as noted by Garrett and Guth (2006): "It is actually one of the rarest double eagles of this type. Nearly all of the coins seen of the date are very well worn or heavily marked. There are probably no more than 200 examples known in all grades."<BR> The authors continue by noting that even XF examples are highly elusive. The present piece, mustard-gold with subtle luster evident on the margins, shows light, scattered marks across each side. Well struck overall for the issue, though the left stars show characteristic softness. This interesting double eagle should attract the attention of discerning series enthusiasts. Population: 36 in 45, 30 finer (11/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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