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Lot 1909

1895-S. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Pop 167; 15 finer, 8 in 64+, 7 in 65. The U.S. Double Eagles, whose net gold content is .9675 of an ounce, actually weigh more than an ounce, because they have 10% copper alloy in them to make them tough and not easy to damage in circulation. At the time they were current (1850-1933) the gold "standard" equated to $20.67 per ounce. This is a gorgeous, near-Gem specimen from the scarcer period of the mid-1890s. It was struck at the Mint in San Francisco and has typical S-mint luster flash and sparkle that collectors so admire. Because the surface is much nicer than average, we include the PQ qualifier to more forcefully describe it (PCGS # 9028) .
Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,900.

 
Realized $4,830



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