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Lot 1234 - 1861 $20 Liberty NGC MS65

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Lot 1234 - 1861 $20 Liberty NGC MS65
1861 $20 Liberty. The 1861 Twenty is by far the most heavily produced Type One issue and for many years (before the S.S. Central America coins were retrieved and offered to the public) it was really the only early date Double Eagle available in Uncirculated grades. Contrary to the hoard coins, however, most choice quality Mint State examples of the 1861 issue show abrasions and rarely top the MS62 grade level. This extraordinary Gem MS65 representative is notable not only for its precision strike and vibrant, satiny sheen, but also for its profound lack of surface marks. Only a few shallow luster grazes occur on the smooth satin finish of the portrait and in the field. An important offering for the quality conscious gold collector. None graded higher, only 5 examples certified this nice by NGC as of December 2005. NGC serial #960425-006. (#8932)