1881-S $20 PCGS MS 61 Liberty Head Gold Double
"Pre-33" U.S. Gold – San Francisco Mint Masterpiece
Own a substantial piece of American monetary history with this magnificent 1881-S Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle. Professionally authenticated and graded MS 61 (Mint State 61) by PCGS, this coin is a sought-after survivor of the 19th-century gold standard era.
Historical & Design Significance:
- The Age of Gold: Struck at the height of the U.S. gold standard, this coin represents significant purchasing power from the post-Civil War "Gilded Age."
- San Francisco Mint Mark: The "S" mint mark confirms production at the historic San Francisco Mint, which famously processed massive amounts of gold from California's gold fields.
- Iconic Design: Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin features the classic profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on the reverse.
Coin Specifications & Rarity:
- Official Mintage: 727,000 (San Francisco Mint).
- Grade: MS 61. This Mint State grade indicates an uncirculated coin with original luster and typical minor imperfections consistent with the grade, offering superb value for a large gold coin.
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper.
- Actual Gold Weight (AGW): 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold.
- Total Weight: 33.43 grams.
- Diameter: 34 mm.
Photographs:The images provided are of the actual coin you will receive. Please examine all photos carefully to make your own assessment.
S.G. Rare Coins Inc. Polices:
- SHIPPING: All orders are shipped either USPS Priority Mail Insured with Signature Confirmation (signature required depending on value) or USPS First Class. We only ship to the buyer's address that is pre-registered with eBay at the time of purchase/checkout. Any request to ship to an address other than the registered address will be denied and reported to eBay. Orders are generally processed within 1 business day unless otherwise noted. Please allow extra handling time when noted as we occasionally travel to trade shows. Every effort will be made to process your order within a timely manner.
- TRACKING: Will be provided for every shipment. Please see your order for the tracking information. It will be posted once a label is issued on our end.
- NON-BULLION RETURNS – As stated above, we accept returns within 30 days of delivery.
- BULLION RETURNS - We accept returns within 30 days of delivery, however, we may issue a partial refund based on current market value at the time of return.
- ORDER CANCELLATIONS: Orders that have been confirmed and paid that are cancelled prior to shipment may be subject up to a 3% cancellation fee. Orders cancelled prior to payment/checkout will be cancelled without a cancellation fee assessed.
- NON-PAYMENT: If payment has not been received after 7 days of purchase/end date of auction and customer has not made other arrangements, we reserve the right to cancel the transaction.
- A NOTE ABOUT RETURNS: Please do not use the eBay return reason "didn't match description or photos" as certified coins and currency have serial numbers which can be authenticated by the eBay approved third-party grading services. If the wrong reason is used to return an item, Sellers are charged with a defect which can cause our eBay fees to increase. This would force us to raise our prices. Please help us keep the prices as LOW as we can! In the unlikely event we shipped the wrong item, the item was damaged during shipping, or we had the wrong photo with the listing, you are welcome to use the appropriate return reason. If the return policy is misused however, you will be reported to eBay. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
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