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1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS65
First Year With Motto, Scarce This Fine

1908 $20 Motto MS65 PCGS. While the No Motto double eagles of 1908 are readily available in high grades today (thanks to the Wells Fargo hoard), the much lower-mintage Motto twenties of the same year are far more elusive. Gems are borderline condition rarities and anything finer easily qualifies; PCGS has certified just 13 such pieces (1/16).

This attractive MS65 survivor offers strong wheat-gold luster and pleasing overall definition, though the torch and the hand holding it show slight striking softness. The central devices are clean for the grade, though a number of small ticks appear on the surrounding rays.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2286.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26F8, PCGS# 9147, Greysheet# 10135)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2016
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 721

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 4, 2016 for: $9,415.28
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