1898-A 20 FR Angel PCGS MS65 French Gold 20 Francs Gem graded Paris minted coin

1898-A Gold 20 Francs Angel
graded MS65 by PCGS

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This 1898-A 20 FR French Angel graded MS65 by PCGS and is in great condition. A strong strike and excellent detail give this French Gold rarity great eye-appeal. Minted in Paris, this 20 Francs Angel has impeccable detail for being 122 years old. The 20 Fr. French Angel has a Gold content of .1867 oz AGW (actual gold weight). Current PCGS population shows ONLY 15 have graded MS65 and ONLY 4 have graded higher. This Gold Angel would make an excellent addition to any European Gold collection.

PCGS population shows
ONLY 15 graded MS65
and ONLY 4 graded higher

Amazing Luster
and Strong Details

Add this exceptional French Angel
to your collection today!

* Any comparative pricing and population values were current at the time this listing was created. Pricing and pop values are subject to change. Please contact us for the most current price/pop information.

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the world’s most highly respected rare coin and precious metal dealers.

About the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG):

• PNG’s Code of Ethics and Standards for membership require that PNG only accept the most ethical professionals as members
• Every PNG member MUST adhere to the strict Code of Ethics and Standards set forth by PNG
• Admittance to PNG is voted upon by the PNG membership
• All PNG members are subject to binding arbitration by their peers should a dispute arise with clients, saving clients legal fees
• PNG Collector’s Bill of Rights (see below)

A note from Barry Stuppler, PNG member since 1982, and the Founder and President of Mint State Gold, a division of Stuppler & Co:

I am proud to be a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for over thirty years. Serving on the PNG Board of Directors for the past three years, I have had the privilege of experiencing first-hand why PNG is the premier organization for Rare Coin and Precious Metal Professionals.

 

I highly recommend that all eBay buyers, for their own protection and peace of mind, ONLY purchase coins or precious metals from eBay sellers that are PNG members.

Barry Stuppler
PNG member #334

About Barry:

• PNG member since 1982
• Currently sits on the PNG Board of Directors; elected to the Board in 2009
• 1982 co-founder of The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) and current member of ICTA Board of Directors. ICTA serves as the national trade association for all dealers, collectors, and investors
• Elected American Numismatic Association (ANA) President for the 2007-2009 term and in the eight years prior, he served as Vice President, and sat on the association’s Board of Directors. The ANA is the world’s largest numismatic organization, with over 30,000 members
• Current President of the California Coin and Bullion Merchants Association (CCBMA)
• Founded Stuppler & Company, Inc. (MintStateGold.com’s parent company) in 1995
• One of the nation’s most well known and highly respected coin dealers
• 50+ year veteran in the rare coin & precious metal community

PNG Collector’s Bill of Rights

To reaffirm PNG’s commitment to collectors and the numismatic fraternity, the Professional Numismatists Guild has adopted a “Collector’s Bill of Rights.” This ten-point pledge of consumer protection and education puts extra security into the hands of collectors, letting them know they can do business in the way it should be done — in a professional manner and with dealers of the highest integrity, who will stand behind the merchandise they sell.

The Professional Numismatists Guild is proud to present this pledge to the numismatic community:

WE PLEDGE TO:

• Not misrepresent rarity, value or quality of items sold
• Not use high pressure sales tactics
• Never knowingly buy or sell stolen items, and assist authorities in the recovery of such items
• Not sell counterfeit, altered or repaired items without full disclosure to the buyer
• Not misrepresent the investment potential of items being sold
• Pay reasonable prices and pay promptly for items purchased from clients
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• Give research and information to clients about items they purchase or inquire about, when requested
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CoinStats is the best investment tool for rare coin investors

Exclusively for clients of Mint State Gold (a div of Stuppler & Co)

CoinStats is an investment tool that enables numismatic investors and collectors to maximize their return when selecting rare coins. Through in-depth statistical analysis of popular rare coin series, CoinStats identifies the best Value Coins in certified rare coins. We are proud to offer this unique and outstanding investment tool exclusively to our clients.

Why is CoinStats so helpful to rare coin investors?

Since 1960, our President and Founder, Barry Stuppler, has been helping develop numismatic investment strategies for thousands of highly successful rare coin investors and collectors. About 15 years ago, based on speaking with a number of rare coin investors who were also active in the stock market, Barry realized that there were many similarities between identifying undervalued stocks and undervalued rare coins. He realized that the similarities between stocks and rare coins could be helpful in forming numismatic investment strategies if he could just harvest and properly formulate the needed information. That’s when CoinStats was born.

Market Cap

Barry started out with the “market capitalization” (market cap) of each coin in the five most popular series of rare U.S. Gold and Silver coins.

For stocks: market cap = number of shares outstanding X price per share.

For Rare Coins: market cap = population X price.
Population is determined by the number of coins graded by NGC, plus the number of coins graded by PCGS; Price is based on the PCGS current list price.

Value Coins

Value Coins are undervalued coins. The first step in identifying undervalued coins is comparing the market cap of coins based on the formula above. CoinStats then goes on to compare the decrease in population of the next higher grade, to the increase in price of that grade. The largest percentage of decrease in population for the next higher grade, combined with the highest percentage increase in price, identifies the Value Coins.

CoinStats Investment Results

As collectors and investors are priced out of the market for the next higher grade, their attention turns to these Value Coins, and the Value Coins prices take off. CoinStats has consistently helped investors outperform even the overall market in investment-quality coins for the past 15 years.

CoinStats is provided FREE of charge to all current clients!

Stuppler & Company (parent company of Mint State Gold) is pleased to provide all current clients with a free copy of our current issue of CoinStats. If you would like to learn more about how CoinStats can help with your numismatic investments, please call us toll free at 888-454-0444 with the series of your choice from the list below. Our highly experienced numismatist advisors are available to answer any questions regarding CoinStats and look forward to assisting you with your coin investment portfolio.

Available CoinStats Series:

• $20 Gold Saint Gaudens
• $20 Gold Liberties
• Morgan Silver Dollars
• Peace Silver Dollars
• Walking Liberty Half Dollars
• $10 Gold Indians

A PQ (Premium Quality) sticker is awarded to rare coins that pass a strict grading standard created by Barry Stuppler, a well-known and highly respected dealer with over 50 years of experience in the numismatic industry. The founder of the PQ Approved sticker, Mr. Barry Stuppler, is a former President of the American Numismatic Association, the country’s largest coin association, where he focused on consumer protection. Barry is also one of the original supporters of the first major grading service, The Professional Coin and Grading Service (PCGS). Barry has a long history of helping collectors and investors to build several of the highest quality and most expensive collections of investment quality rare coins in the world!

Based on Barry’s experience and expertise he has developed a stringent set of grading standards for PCGS/NGC capsulated coins that when met, those exceptional coins are awarded the esteemed GOLD PQ STICKER. The stringent standards for being awarded a GOLD PQ STICKER are based on the strong desirability of these coins to both beginning and experienced collectors/investors in rare coins. Buyers have shown they want well-struck rare coins that have brilliant surfaces and no planchet problems or die defects. This criteria is not considered by other services that offer stickers, and makes finding a coin with a GOLD PQ STICKER a true beauty to have.

When a coin is given the honor of a PQ sticker it ensures that a collector/investor is buying only the highest quality coin, which historically has proven to offer the best appreciation and liquidity compared to similar non-PQ graded coins.

For details, population reports, and coin submission information, please visit the PQ Approved website at www.PQApproved.com.

What is CAC?
CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) is a prestigious certification awarded to coins that meet a set of grading standards set by John Albanese with regards to the coins originality. Mr. Albanese is the founder of CAC, a leading member of the numismatic community, and an authority on coin grading.

Why buy a CAC coin?
For quality-conscious collectors, dealers, and investors, a green CAC sticker on an encapsulated coin has significant meaning and CAC coins often command a premium over their contemporary counterparts.

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