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Lot
3779

1927-S $20 MS62 NGC....

2008 May Long Beach, CA Signature Auction #1108

 
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Auction Ended On: May 30, 2008
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Lustrous 1927-S Twenty Dollar, MS62
1927-S $20 MS62 NGC. Bowers' Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins asserts that "the ownership of a fine 1927-S is a badge of accomplishment." The typical 1927-S is most often found in AU or lower Mint State grades, and as of this writing the average grade for pieces certified at NGC and PCGS is just a fraction below MS60. The 1927-S is at the forefront among the many Saint-Gaudens issues for which the "original mintage" borders on absurdity: Of the more than 3.1 million pieces recorded by the San Francisco Mint for this Roaring Twenties issue, there are less than 250 pieces certified in all grades at NGC and PCGS combined. In Mint State the certified population drops to 168 pieces, less the inevitable resubmission factor. At the time (1988) that Breen published his Complete Encyclopedia, he listed the issue as "very rare," with perhaps 15 pieces known. Today that number has grown due to the random discoveries of overseas hoards, chiefly in European deposits, so that the issue can be considered merely scarce--but nonetheless highly desirable.
Most examples of the issue are lightly struck, and the present piece is no exception, with considerable bluntness noted on the Capitol dome and other features near the peripheries, a trait more obvious on the more-detailed obverse rim. Generous cartwheel luster radiates from both sides, however, and the contact marks consistent with the grade are well-distributed, and none is singularly distracting. The coloration is a hazy greenish-gold. It suffices to say that there are legions of series collectors who would be proud to add this "badge of accomplishment" to their sets. Census: 32 in 62, 44 finer (4/08).(Registry values: N7079) (#9188)

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The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens as Illustrated by the Morse and Duckor Collections
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The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an issue-by-issue examination of these two artistically inspired series of gold coins. Each date and mintmark is reviewed with up-to-date information, much of which has never been previously published. The book is based on two extraordinary collections: The Phillip H. Morse collection and the Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor collection.

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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions
Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1152, Lot 4746 Sunday, February 6, 2011 62 PCGS $29,900.00
Auction 1143, Lot 3642 Sunday, August 15, 2010 62 PCGS $27,600.00
Auction 1143, Lot 3641 Sunday, August 15, 2010 62 PCGS $29,900.00
Auction 1136, Lot 2332 Sunday, January 10, 2010 62 PCGS $34,500.00
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Unconfirmed Monday, January 2, 2006 62 PCGS $35,075.00
Unconfirmed Monday, January 2, 2006 62 PCGS $35,075.00
Unconfirmed Monday, July 25, 2005 62 PCGS $32,200.00
Unconfirmed Thursday, July 22, 2004 62 NGC $33,350.00
Unconfirmed Tuesday, May 4, 2004 62 PCGS $31,625.00
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61 $30,000 $31,560 $25,250 $23,250 $23,500 $32,500 ---
62 $40,000 $35,940 $28,750 $26,500 $26,750 $39,000 $40,000
63 $60,000 $50,630 $40,500 $36,500 $37,000 $50,000 $57,500
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Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades + Mintage Engraver
PCGS Not available from PCGS 3,107,000 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
NGC 62 36 41 121 -
CAC 62 3 6 9 -
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