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PCGS Number: 10010 Coin Date: 1853 Denomination (Short): G$20 Denomination (Long): 20 Dollar Gold Variety: U.S. Assay Office Variety 2: TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: Approx. 24 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1852-1853 Mint Location: California Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TWENTY D. Reverse Description: Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853. General Notes: The 1853 884-Thousandths $20 is nearly as rare as the 1852/1 $20, with around two dozen examples in private hands. Amon Carter’s choice mint state specimen is the finest known example, and any fully uncirculated example would fall within the condition census. A single specimen was recovered from the S.S. Central America. PCGS #: 10010 NGC ID: 438B
