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Lot
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1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS66 PCGS....

2009 February Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1122

 
Sold for: $66,125.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Mail/Fax
Auction Ended On: Feb 6, 2009
Item Activity: 6 Internet/mail/phone bidders
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Impressive 1907 High Relief, Wire Rim Twenty, MS66

1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS66 PCGS. 1907 High Relief twenties are not rare; PCGS alone has certified nearly 4,000 examples. However, high grade specimens are scarce. There is a precipitous drop beyond the near-Gem level in both the NGC Census Report and the PCGS Population Report, which is understandable considering the history of this incredibly popular issue. When released in 1907, the Saint-Gaudens High Relief double eagles were a welcomed departure from the mundane circulating coinage of the preceding decades. For this reason, those able to do so saved the High Relief twenties as souvenirs, or gave them as gifts to friends and family--many of whom were noncollectors. As such, these majestic coins were subjected to well-intentioned cleanings, used as pocket pieces or, worse yet, were displayed in various forms of jewelry. The limited number of examples that survived in high grades through the years mostly exist due to the foresight and careful custodianship of experienced numismatists.
The Wire Rim version offered here is one of only 64 thus certified by PCGS at the MS66 level, with just 20 grading finer as of (1/09), although both totals likely include resubmissions of numerous coins. While that number may seem high to some, the collector--and even noncollector--demand for High Relief double eagles exceeds the supply of Premium Gem or better specimens.
This lovely honey-gold offering possesses rich luster and eye-appealing surfaces that are pleasantly free of distractions, as one should expect of a Premium Gem piece. We note two minuscule toning spots in the vicinity of Liberty's left arm only for the sake of future identification of this splendid High Relief twenty. Prepare for spirited bidding.(Registry values: N10218) (#9135)

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The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens as Illustrated by the Morse and Duckor Collections
Revised Edition by James L. Halperin, Mark R. Borckardt, Mark Van Winkle, Jon Amato, and Gregory J. Rohan, with special contributor David W. Akers

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 1136, Lot 2282 Sunday, January 10, 2010 66 PCGS $80,500.00
Auction 1128, Lot 1327 Sunday, August 2, 2009 66 PCGS $67,562.50
Auction 1158, Lot 7680 Sunday, August 14, 2011 66 NGC $74,750.00
Auction 1156, Lot 5156 Sunday, June 5, 2011 66 NGC $69,000.00
Auction 454, Lot 3354 Saturday, January 12, 2008 66 NGC $103,500.00
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Price Guide*

Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
Numismedia
Retail
Numismedia
Wholesale
Numismedia
NGC (nmn)
Numismedia
PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
PCGS+
65 $57,500 $55,630 $44,500 $42,000 $42,000 $57,500 $62,500
66 $92,500 $86,880 $69,500 $63,500 $63,500 $87,500 $105,000
67 --- $149,500 $115,000 $105,000 $105,000 $185,000 $200,000
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Population Guide

Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades + Mintage Engraver
PCGS Not available from PCGS 11,250 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
NGC 66 25 8 1,861 -
CAC 66 10 6 234 -
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