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1929 $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC....
Lot: 1955,
Auction: 2009 October Signature US Coin Auction #1130
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| Ended: | Oct 22, 2009 |
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Exceptional 1929 Double Eagle, MS65
1929 $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Like many issues of this era, the 1929 double eagle was produced in large quantities with an extremely low survival rate. Nearly every one of the 1,779,750 coins was later melted, leaving a net population of just a few hundred coins.At one time the 1929 double eagle was considered a major rarity in the Saint-Gaudens series. With the importation of examples from overseas in recent decades, this issue is available to a wider audience. A single group of about 40 coins was discovered in England in 1984. In A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, Dave Bowers writes: "For the first time in modern numismatic history the 1929 is readily available and somewhat affordable (but hardly inexpensive). Now, many collections will end with the 1929 date instead of 1928 as formerly." NGC and PCGS have certified nearly 300 submissions in all grades, but only 32 of those coins grade MS65 or finer. In the 16 years that we have tracked our auctions, we have offered 93 examples of the 1929 twenty, including six offerings of MS66 coins and 18 in MS65, including duplicate appearances of a smaller number of coins.
This bold specimen has a sharp strike with frosty yellow and orange-gold luster. A few minuscule abrasions are evident on each side although they are of no consequence. A lovely piece, this Gem carries exceptional aesthetic appeal. Population: 22 in 65, 5 finer (9/09).
From The Volunteer Collection.(Registry values: N7079) (#9190)
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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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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions
| Lot | Date | Grade | Service | Realized |
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| Auction 1137, Lot 1844 | Sunday, February 7, 2010 | 65 | PCGS | $80,500.00 |
| Auction 1136, Lot 2336 | Sunday, January 10, 2010 | 65 | PCGS | $69,000.00 |
| Auction 1136, Lot 2335 | Sunday, January 10, 2010 | 65 | PCGS | $97,750.00 |
| Auction 1128, Lot 1359 | Sunday, August 2, 2009 | 65 | NGC | $60,375.00 |
| Auction 1117, Lot 2511 | Saturday, October 25, 2008 | 65 | NGC | $80,500.00 |
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