1864 $20 MS(PCGS#8941)

The Regency Auction 42

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

24

等级

MS63+

价格

577,059

详细说明

THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION PART II This is a GORGEOUS and high end example, the SECOND FINEST GRADED by PCGS! Despite a mintage of 204,235 PCGS CoinFacts estimates fewer than 600 survive in all grades, with just a few dozen Mint State examples in Mint State grades, mostly clustered around MS60-62. First off, the initial look of this coin is that of a GEM example. It is only under close inspection with a glass that you see a minor ticks and lines that are scattered about. The surfaces are otherwise totally unlike many that you see, in that the surfaces are not conserved and show a rich, orange-gold with a superb glowing satin mint luster that gleams in the fields. A bold, blazing, cartwheel brilliance radiates all over. The eye appeal is truly amazing, this FULLY CHOICE, near-Gem quality Civil War double eagle is a real prize for the most advanced collectors! Like most dates of the era, the mintages were released into circulation where they would stay for a long time. Representing more than an average week's wages at the time, few collectors could afford to build collections of double eagles, and those who could usually opted for a Proof example. This is a truly high end and very desirable CHOICE Mint State beauty. On the political front, President Lincoln was nominated on June 8 by the Republicans for a second term. On August 31, former Union Army commander, George B. McClellan was nominated by the Democratic Party convention to run for president. On September 8, he accepted the nomination. On November 8, Lincoln was elected for a second term. PCGS 1, NGC 0. No PCGS MS63 or MS63+ has ever sold in auction. An NGC MS63 sold for $70,500 back in April 2014, and an NGC MS64 sold for $99,000 in January 2020. In MS63+ and MS64 the 1864 $20 is unpriced in the PCGS Price Guide, but in MS63 it is listed at $72,500 and is $275,000 in MS65. With the initial look of a GEM quality coin, this high end coin will see strong bidding, it would not be a shock if the final price realized approached six-figures! Cert. Number 40260967 PCGS # 8941.00