August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Incredible Gem 1913 Saint-Gaudens $20
1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
This stunning Gem displays vivid golden-apricot coloration across each side. Both the fields and devices exhibit a fine, satin to softly frosted luster that further enhances the eye appeal. A glass will reveal a few trivial bag marks on the obverse, though the complexion is uncommonly smooth for the issue and without distractions to the unaided eye. 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 bag marks. Examples are somewhat common in lower Mint State grades, but the 1913 $20 becomes a considerable condition rarity approaching Gem. There are perhaps less than 30 distinct pieces remaining in grades of MS-65 and finer, with the very finest certified example grading MS-66 at NGC. The present piece is undoubtedly one of the top survivors of this low mintage issue, tied for CC#3, and will appeal to collectors of the very finest U.S. gold.
PCGS# 9161. NGC ID: 26FN.
PCGS Population: 15; 3 finer (all MS-65+).
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| Price realized | 36'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 50'000 USD |
