1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim MS66 PCGS....

Description

Conditionally Scarce 1907 High Relief, Flat Rim
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS66

1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim MS66 PCGS. It seems that every one of our auctions has multiple High Relief double eagles, and yet MS66 or finer examples are seldom offered. Our archives, active since January 1993, indicate that we have offered more than 450 High Relief double eagles in the past 15 years, yet only two dozen of those pieces equal or exceed this coin for quality. It seems that these pieces are divided equally between Wire Rim and Flat Rim coins.
This particular specimen has highly lustrous yellow-gold color with subtle hints of green on each side. It is sharply struck and exhibits satiny luster. The surfaces are nearly pristine. Many of the characteristics associated with those few examples certified as proofs can also be seen on this piece. Of the two major grading services, NGC will certify special pieces as proof while PCGS will not. The student of this coinage may want to examine the present example for the possibility that it is actually one of those that are considered proof or specimen strikes by NGC.
For reference, we provide a summary of the criteria used by NGC when making such a determination, adapted from Dr. Robert Loewinger's reference on proof gold coinage: 1. Extremely sharp details in all areas. 2. Absence of any die distortion. 3. Random swirling die polishing lines on both sides. 4. Uniform satin surfaces without radial flowlines of business strike pieces. 5. A build-up of metal inside the borders on both sides.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26F2, PCGS# 9136, GSID# 10133)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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