Lot 77
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$20, 1850-O AU-50 (PCGS). Lustrous olive gold with deep orange highlights on the high points. Somewhat prooflike in the recessed areas. A scarce date, the first branch mint issue of the denomination. Typically found in VF to EF, and very desirable in AU or finer. No doubt struck from Gold Rush metal, then returned to California for use in commerce.
$20, 1850-O AU-50 (PCGS). Lustrous olive gold with deep orange highlights on the high points. Somewhat prooflike in the recessed areas. A scarce date, the first branch mint issue of the denomination. Typically found in VF to EF, and very desirable in AU or finer. No doubt struck from Gold Rush metal, then returned to California for use in commerce.

Details
$20, 1850-O AU-50 (PCGS). Lustrous olive gold with deep orange highlights on the high points. Somewhat prooflike in the recessed areas. A scarce date, the first branch mint issue of the denomination. Typically found in VF to EF, and very desirable in AU or finer. No doubt struck from Gold Rush metal, then returned to California for use in commerce.
Further details
This is the only example of this issue certified by PCGS as part of the S.S. Central America treasure. Date logotype firmly impressed, 5 "closed," left edge of lower serif of 1 very close over center of dentil below. Repunched O mintmark high and touching eagle's tail feathers above, and located slightly left of center of the N below.