1913 $20 MS(PCGS#9161)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3536

等级

MS64+

价格

124,105

详细说明

Low Mintage 1913 Saint-Gaudens $20 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. This lovely near-Gem displays original honey-apricot color across each side. The devices exhibit a fine, satiny luster, which handsomely contrasts with the more matte-like texture that blankets the fields throughout. Well struck and technically superior in every respect. The 1913 Saint-Gaudens double eagle boasts the sixth lowest mintage for a regular issue from the Philadelphia Mint, ranking after the 1914, 1912, 1915, 1908 with Motto, and 1909. Just 168,780 examples were struck and very few circulated domestically. Instead, the majority of these coins were held in bags for export abroad or eventual melting. Most surviving examples of this issue are from repatriated holdings in Europe or South America and many show significant bagmarks. Examples are somewhat common in lower Mint State grades, but the 1913 $20 becomes a considerable Condition Rarity approaching Gem. The present piece is among the finest Choice Uncirculated survivors of this low-mintage issue. Collectors of premium U.S. gold will consider this an important opportunity. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set. PCGS Population: 41; 18 finer (MS-65+ finest). CAC Population: 38; 3. The former total includes coins certified both MS-64 and MS-64+. PCGS# 9161. NGC ID: 26FN. Click here for certification details from PCGS.