1896 S only 1,403,925 were originally Minted; after the 1933 Gold Melt Down no one really knows how many are left but between PCGS & NGCs population reports a Total known today is only 11,722 which is far from the original mintage, and in this grade a total known is only 1,504 which really makes this a VERY RARE & Valuable Coin.
The population reports are really all we have to go by and you can't really rely on them because of the resubmissions. An opportunity like this only comes around once so don't pass it up. This Coin would make a great addition to anyone’s' collection, the new collector just starting out, and even for an investment, especially as HOT as gold is; Now is the time to buy. Feel free to ask any questions and thank-you for looking, good luck! Buyer pays $20.00 for shipping via UPS with free tracking
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