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1900 $20 MS64 PCGS. Old Reverse Hub. Walter Breen 1900[$20] MS64 PCGS.

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1900 $20 MS64 PCGS. Old Reverse Hub. Walter Breen 1900[$20] MS64 PCGS.
<B>1900<$20> MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Old Reverse Hub. Walter Breen recorded the introduction of a new reverse hub for this date, beginning in 1900. The old hub had the feathers at the back of the eagle's neck slightly ruffled, while the new hub has the back of the eagle's neck perfectly smooth. Simply compare an 1899 example to one dated 1901 to see the difference. In his <I>Complete Encyclopedia,</B></I> Breen stated that he had only seen examples dated 1900 from the new hub, although he conceded that examples from the old hub might exist. This example proves that 1900-dated Double Eagles from the old hub actually do exist. This is an outstanding near-Gem with frosty and brilliant yellow gold, displaying a high degree of luster. Few finer examples have been certified, just 38 according to recent (8/05) population data.