Lot 1773
1864-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice frosty coin. Mostly untoned. Rich pinkish gold luster with a hint of orange around the edge, and noticeable below the date, very attractive. This is an ideally sharp example with frosty surfaces. Only a few very minor abrasions are noted, far below the norm for the grade, we must emphasize. While not an impossible rarity in general terms, this is truly the definition of Condition Rarity. Only 12 examples has been certified as MS62 by PCGS. The S.S. Brother Jonathan treasure, which was sold in 1999, contained a fair number 1864-S double eagles. Unfortunately, most suffered from environmental damage. (The majority of coins discovered within the Brother Jonathan treasure were San Francisco Mint double eagles dated 1865.) A scarce offering in such choice Mint State quality. Pop 12; 3 finer in 63 (PCGS # 8942) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $20,700 |
