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Key Date 1926-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle MS63


1926-D $20 MS63 PCGS. An attractive example of one of the key dates in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. Fifty years ago the 1926-D and the 1924-S were considered to be the rarest coins of the type and were hailed as great rarities. The first auction appearance of a 1926-D was in the World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), lot 1044. In that sale, the coin was illustrated in a full page lot description, and realized an astounding sale price of $1,300, exactly twice the amount garnered by the 1927-D coin in the same sale. At its next appearance, in the Dr. Charles W. Green Collection (Mehl, 4/1949), lot 916; the coin was the subject of extremely spirited bidding, and sold for the fantastic total of $2,500. As David Bowers says in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, the market for later-date Saint-Gaudens double eagles was profoundly affected by the success of the Green sale, and demand for the coins has increased steadily down to the present day. In the 1950s and 1960s, many double eagles were found in European bank holdings. The 1926-D was never found in hoard quantities, but enough examples were discovered to topple the coin from its premier spot in the rarity ratings. In recent times, David Akers rated this issue as the thirteenth rarest coin in the 55-coin series.
Today, the 1926-D is almost always seen in MS60-MS63 grades. Circulated examples are curiously uncommon, and Gem specimens are very rare. Most coins seen are well struck, with only a little softness at the periphery. The present coin has an above average strike, with just a touch of softness on the capitol dome and pillars. The fields display a scattering of small contact marks, consistent with the grade. The surfaces have unbroken, satiny luster that complements the bold devices to produce outstanding eye appeal. A beautiful and historic prize for the advanced collector.(Registry values: N7079) (#9184)

Auction Name: 2008 October Dallas, TX Signature US Coin Auction #1117
Description: Heritage Numismatic Auctions offers U.S. and World coins, medals, and tokens in our Signature Auctions & Final Session Sales, held in conjunction with some of the largest numismatic conventions. These sales feature award-winning cataloging and photography. Call or e-mail one of our Consignment Directors to learn about selling through Heritage.
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This lot is in:  Signature Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live) (lots 1-3154)
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Item Activity: 7 Internet/mail bidders, 497 page views


The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens: as Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse Collection
By James L. Halperin, Mark Van Winkle, Jon Amato and Gregory J. Rohan
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 the extraordinary collection of Phillip H. Morse. When Morse's collection was sold in November 2005 it brought $19.2 million with many records broken for both rare and common coins.
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Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1124, Lot 2783 Sunday, May 3, 2009 63 PCGS $27,600.00
Auction 1122, Lot 3124 Sunday, February 8, 2009 63 PCGS $27,600.00
Auction 1121, Lot 4194 Sunday, January 11, 2009 63 PCGS $32,200.00
Auction 1114, Lot 2122 Sunday, August 3, 2008 63 PCGS $36,800.00
Auction 1104, Lot 2525 Saturday, April 19, 2008 63 PCGS $34,500.00
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