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1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 2.00 USD
1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High
<B>1876 $20 Twenty Dollar, Judd-1493, Pollock-1646, High R.7, PR63 Gilt NGC.</B></I> Regular die trials issue for the 1876 double eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, later gilt. The Heavy Motto reverse is die doubled, strongest on UNUM and the D in the denomination. Uspatterns.com states, "fewer than half a dozen are believed to exist," and notes that denominational sets were formed, possibly for collector sale. This is a lovely piece with full gilding on each side, and at first glance it really does appear to be a gold striking. In its Bass auction appearance, the cataloger speculated the piece was gilt <I>prior</B></I> to striking, and however implausible that might be, the job is that well done. Nicely mirrored in the fields, and the devices exhibit mild contrast.<BR><I>Ex: Gilhousen Collection (Superior, 2/73), lot 1064; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part I (Bowers and Merena, 5/99), lot 1414; Atlanta ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/01), lot 8386, which realized $11,500.</B></I><BR><I>From The Jones Beach Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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