1863-S $20 MS(PCGS#8940)

The Regency Auction 42

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

20

等级

MS62+

价格

150,035

详细说明

THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION PART II The 1863-S is yet another date whose rarity and availability has changed in recent years. At one time, the 63-S was one of the rarest S-mint double eagles of the Civil War years. Thanks to discovery of the wrecks of the S.S. Republic and S.S. Brother Jonathan this date has become more available, but remains a major rarity in MS62 or finer. The present MS62+ is among the 10 highest graded by PCGS and has the initial eye appeal of an even loftier grade. Stunning original color is amplified by a billowy satiny luster that radiates boldly on both sides. The full frosty texture on both sides show no major breaks and the surfaces are exceptionally clean for the assigned grade. Sharply struck up, the details are crisp. What a very beautiful example, worthy of a world class cabinet. The Battle of Gettysburg has taken on a mythic level since the end of the war. Countless battlefield reports and memoirs from commanding officers portrayed the events of the three days from their own perspective and shared their opinions. For years after, officers on both sides criticized decisions from their commanders. Some, in attempts to further their own agendas, exaggerated their battlefield exploits. Many books on the battle have been written, both non-fiction and in the historical fiction genres. Michael Shaara’s 1974 novel, The Killer Angels”, became the epic 1993 film “Gettysburg” starring Martin Sheen as General Lee, Jeff Daniels as Col. Joshua L. Chamberlain, Tom Berringer as General James Longstreet, and Sam Elliot as General John Buford. PCGS 18, NGC 18, CAC 6. There are 2 in MS62+ at PCGS and just eight graded higher. No MS62+ graded by PCGS or NGC has ever sold in auction. The most recent MS62 sold for $21,000 in June 2020 and NO PCGS MS63 has sold in nearly a decade! The current PCGS Price Guide value is $24,000. We anticipate very strong bidding to bring this prize home! Cert. Number 6637744 PCGS # 8940.00