Lot 1948
1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 Gold, 900 THOUS. PCGS graded AU-53. Light greenish-yellow surfaces that are way above average for this Asssay Office issue. Of the two varieties existing for this year, the "884 Thous" and the "900 Thous", the "900 Thous" is considerably more available but it is rare to find such a choice and original piece. Fully lustrous and free of any jarring marks so commonly seen. PCGS Pop of 15 in AU53.
From Superior's Sale of The Worrell Collection, September 26-28, 1993, Lot # 1338, where it was accompanied by an ANACS authenticating certificate (#E-3956-C) registered to Jay Roe Rare Coins. The certificate and the lot tag from that sale are included with this piece (PCGS # 10013) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500.
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| Realized $5,463 |
