1911-D $20 MS67 PCGS....

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1911-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS67
Popular Branch Mint Issue
Registry Grade Example

1911-D $20 MS67 PCGS. Ex: Fox. The 1911-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle claims a substantial mintage of 846,500 pieces, with all the coins delivered in the first half of the year. Many of these coins (perhaps as many as 415,000 examples) were used to settle large accounts in foreign trade near the time of issue. Those coins were held in banks in Europe and Central and South America for many years, escaping the massive melts that followed the Gold Recall of 1933 in this country. When collecting double eagles became popular in the late 1930s, many of these coins were repatriated from foreign holdings to satisfy collector demand. Based on auction archives and certification data, Roger W. Burdette believes several thousand high-quality examples were recovered from Central American sources after import restrictions were eased in 1972. These coins were in near-pristine condition and probably stored in their original bags. Most of the Superb Gem examples we know about today are probably from this source.

The present coin is a spectacular Superb Gem, with sharply detailed design elements throughout. Fine definition is apparent on Liberty's facial features and the Capitol. The impeccably preserved orange-gold surfaces are free of mentionable distractions and vibrant mint luster radiates from both sides. Overall eye appeal is terrific. This coin should find a home in the finest collection or Registry Set. Population: 11 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (1/20).

David Akers (2008) Comments:
The 1911-D is one of the most plentiful issues in the entire Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Examples are available in quantity in all Mint State grades up to and including MS65. Even MS66 coins can only be considered scarce. Superb Gems, while rare in an absolute sense, are more plentiful than those of any other pre-1920 issue in this series with the exception of the 1908 No Motto.
From The Rollo Fox Collection of $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold, Part II. (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FK, PCGS# 9158, Greysheet# 10167)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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