1909/8 $20 FS-301 MS64 PCGS....

Description

1909/8 Double Eagle, MS64
Lustrous Saint-Gaudens Twenty

1909/8 $20 FS-301 MS64 PCGS. The 1909/8 is the only Saint-Gaudens overdate and it is most often seen in XF or AU condition -- often enough that it doesn't command a significant premium. The situation changes at the Uncirculated level, where coins finer than Select Uncirculated become decidedly more challenging. From a mintage of 161,215 pieces for the 1909 date, PCGS reports just 27 examples in Gem and Premium Gem overdate coins finer than the present piece (9/25).

This example is absolutely Choice with the devices displaying sharp definition. The vibrant orange-gold surfaces show soft hints of lilac in the protected spaces. Full, frosty luster is prevalent and delivers an extravagant cartwheel effect. A few very small contact marks on the eagle's wings and one under Liberty's right (facing) arm are noticed under a loupe and account for the grade. This coin is an attractive MS64 that should please even the most particular collector of Saint-Gaudens twenties.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2004), lot 6389.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FC, Variety PCGS# 145740, Base PCGS# 9151, Greysheet# 374011)

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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