1908-D $20 Motto MS66 PCGS....

Description

1908-D With Motto Twenty, MS66
Important Transitional Issue
Seldom Seen Finer

1908-D $20 Motto MS66 PCGS. Long Rays Obverse. In comparison to its 1908 No Motto Philadelphia counterpart that was represented by thousands of coins in the Wells Fargo Hoard, the 1908-D With Motto Saint-Gaudens double eagle is elusive. Lightly abraded examples are usually available, but for the quality-conscious collector, a Gem representative will prove challenging to locate; Premium Gem examples are rare, and finer pieces are prohibitively so.

The present piece is a delight to behold, showcasing vibrant orange-gold luster and incredibly bold detail -- all four fingers on Liberty's torch hand are delineated. A loupe reveals trivial contact on the high points of the breast and knee, but there is no indication of rub. This is a genuinely attractive Premium Gem example of this conditionally rare date. Population: 38 in 66 (3 in 66+), 4 finer (9/25).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2015), lot 4381.(Registry values: N4719)
From The LaLonde Family Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26F9, PCGS# 9148, Greysheet# 10160)

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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