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Auction 248 | Lot 7333 » Double Eagles » Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

1908 $20 No Motto MS 64 PCGS. Incredibly lustrous with beautiful, variegated golden-orange toning overall. Only close examination reveals a couple of tiny abrasions, but these hardly detract. We wonder why this is not in a Gem holder.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 9142)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7350 » Double Eagles » Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

1908 $20 Motto MS 62 PCGS. Pleasing color with only a few light, well scattered blemishes. Fairly scarce in all Mint State grades.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 9147)

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Auction 248 | Lot 5636 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1914 5C PR 64 PCGS. Beautiful rose and lavender toning covers both sides of this near-Gem proof type coin. We cannot locate any carbon, nor do we see any obvious contact marks. Housed in a Type One PCGS holder.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 3991)

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Auction 248 | Lot 6377 » Silver and Related Dollars » Morgan Dollars

1893-S $1 XF 45 PCGS. There are no problems evident on either side of this coin despite 15 points of wear. The surfaces are toned in medium lavender-gray colors through which brighter champagne-apricot hues are evident at certain angles. Both sides retain ample striking definition, and the number of small abrasions is minimal for the grade. A pleasing Choice XF representative of this key Morgan dollar.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 7226)

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Auction 248 | Lot 6458 » Silver and Related Dollars » Morgan Dollars

1881 $1 PR 65 PCGS. The present coin offers a bright, moderately cameoed finish that is muted by light haziness at certain angles. Both sides are crisp, and we can find no mentionable hairlines or contact marks. Several die striations (as produced) are noted in the reverse fields.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 7316)

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Auction 248 | Lot 6853 » Gold Dollars

1887 G$1 MS 65 PCGS. Although the Philadelphia Mint delivered only 7,500 gold dollars in 1887, this date is among the more easily obtainable issues of this type. Unlike most extant 1887 gold dollars, this coin does not display a prooflike finish. The surfaces are, however, nicely frosted with an even endowment of orange-gold patina. The devices are crisply defined, and a trivial abrasion in the upper left obverse field is all that separates this otherwise clean example from an even higher grade.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 7588)

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Auction 248 | Lot 6855 » Quarter Eagles » Classic Quarter Eagles

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS 63 NGC. An immensely popular quarter eagle from the first year of William Kneass's Classic design, this coin has the eye appeal of a near-Gem grade. The color is a deep, original, green-gold shade, and the fields reveal pleasing reflectivity at most angles. Both sides are well struck with few readily evident abrasions.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 7692)

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1929 $2 1/2 MS 63 PCGS. Well struck with rich, frosted mint luster and subdued rose and lilac patina. From the David &am...

Auction 248 | Lot 6905 » Quarter Eagles » Indian Quarter Eagles

1929 $2 1/2 MS 63 PCGS. Well struck with rich, frosted mint luster and subdued rose and lilac patina.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 7953)

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Auction 248 | Lot 6984 » Half Eagles » Indian Half Eagles

1908-D $5 MS 63 PCGS. Lovely reddish-coppery and olive coloration is intermixed over each side of this original first-year type coin.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8511)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7049 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1907 $10 Wire Rim MS 64 PCGS. This issue was produced to the extent of only 500 pieces (two of which were melted at the Mint), and the 250-300 coins believed extant are the only representatives of Saint-Gaudens' original Indian eagle design that are available to today's collectors. In his Encyclopedia, Breen asserts that the original mintage was divided into 450 business strikes and 50 proofs, but he had never seen one of the proofs. On the other hand, Akers (1988) states that all 500 1907 Wire Rim eagles were produced with the same finish, and, as such, they are all either business strikes or proofs. If Akers is correct, then we are inclined to conclude that this issue was produced only in business strike format. True, the present example displays uncommonly sharp definition for the Indian eagle series, but the digits in the date fade slightly toward the border. The multiple impressions required for proof production should result in razor sharp definition in all areas, including near the rims. Nevertheless, this coin was struck from carefully produced, heavily polished dies, as evidenced by the numerous striations in the reverse field. The surfaces are satiny in texture with pleasingly original, olive and orange-gold color. A moderate, well concealed abrasion in Liberty's headdress above the TY in LIBERTY is all that separates this coin from a full Gem grade. Although technically a pattern, this issue's aesthetic beauty guarantees its popularity among both type collectors and Indian eagle specialists.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7055 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1908 $10 Motto MS 66 NGC. The certified population of this otherwise readily obtainable issue drops off rapidly as one approaches the present grade level. All but unsurpassable, this lovely Gem is free of distracting bagmarks and luster grazes. Both sides are richly frosted with a radiant, orange-gold appearance. Population: 15 in 66, with a mere four finer (11/00).
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7057 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1908-S $10 MS 63 NGC. The first S-mint delivery in the Indian eagle series, the 1908-S has a tantalizingly low original mintage of 59,850 pieces. Actually, high quality representatives of this issue are not as rare as those of the lower priced 1909-D, 1912-S, and 1914-S. Nevertheless, this lovely Select example should be of obvious importance to Indian eagle date collectors. Both sides are bathed in orange-gold color that accents the richly frosted features. With sharp overall definition and no mentionable abrasions, this coin has the look of an even higher grade.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7058 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1910-D $10 MS 65 NGC. With a sizeable original mintage of 2.3 million pieces, it is little wonder that the 1910-D is the most common branch mint Indian eagle. Most Mint State representatives are concentrated in the MS 60-64 grade range, and Gems, while occasionally available, rarely remain on the open market for long. An undeniably pristine coin, both sides are nicely frosted with swirling cartwheel luster effects. The color is a deeply set, original, reddish-gold shade, and the bold strike is free of criticism. A lone alloy spot at 9 o'clock on the reverse rim is noted for accuracy.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7063 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1930-S $10 MS 64 NGC. Mint records show that 96,000 1930-S eagles were produced, a total that is greater than the mintage figures of four other S-mint issues in this series: 1908-S, 1911-S, 1913-S, and 1915-S. Since the 1930-S was not released into circulation, however, it is significantly rarer than these other dates in terms of total number of coins known. As alluded to above, the 1930-S is a heavily melted issue, and most extant examples are Mint State. This is a well produced coin whose surfaces possess crisply defined features and billowy satin luster. Both sides are colored in original green-gold and orange-gold shades, and the often-seen alloy spots are conspicuously absent. A nearly distraction-free representative of this key Indian eagle, and a highlight of the fabulous Cheung Collection.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7064 » Eagles » Indian Eagles

1932 $10 MS 63 PCGS. Sharply struck with rich, original reddish patina, there are far fewer abrasions present than one would expect for this grade. Housed in a Type One PCGS holder.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection.

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Auction 248 | Lot 7066 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1850 $20 AU 50 PCGS. The first collectible double eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1850 has an original mintage of 1.1 million pieces. This issue is not rare in an absolute sense, but most survivors are concentrated at the VF and XF grade levels. This coin appears finer than the marginal AU grade. Both sides are suitably lustrous with solid remaining definition and a relative lack of distracting abrasions. A small alloy spot is noted in the obverse field inside star 2, but the balance of the surfaces exhibit even green-gold color.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8902)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7067 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1850-O $20 XF 45 PCGS. The initial year of production and the third most common issue among O-mint twenties. This piece displays smooth, even wear and an original yellow-gold color. A tiny rim indention is seen at the top of the reverse.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8903)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7068 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1851 $20 XF 40 PCGS. The rich orange-golden surfaces are remarkably smooth for a circulated, early double eagle. Well defined with a slightly muted appearance, this is an attractive and affordable example.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8904)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7069 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1851-O $20 XF 40 PCGS. Bright surfaces with a number of small marks scattered about. Not all that scarce in this grade, but a popular early O-mint twenty.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8905)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7071 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1852 $20 XF 45 PCGS. The pleasing pink-golden surfaces show typical wear for the grade. A couple of abrasions are seen on Liberty's cheek.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8906)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7072 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1852-O $20 XF 45 PCGS. A relatively obtainable New Orleans twenty, and one of the few dates that can occasionally be located in higher grades. This is a well defined piece that shows no large or distracting blemishes.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8907)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7075 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1853/2 $20 XF 45 NGC. A pleasing, original example with natural orange-gold and rose color atop very lustrous surfaces. As usual, there are a number of abrasions located in the fields but none of these are deep or detracting. The bottom base of the 2 is clearly visible within the lower loop of the 3. A decidedly above average example of this important variety.

The 1853/2 is significant as the only recognized overdate in the twenty Lib. series. It is scarce in all grades and becomes very rare in the upper ranges of About Uncirculated. There is only one example that has ever been certified as Uncirculated by either of the major services, the Bass IV: 802 coin (graded MS 61 by PCGS and earlier graded the same by NGC). That piece brought a remarkable $41,400 when sold in November 2000. If its rarity was ever in doubt, that sale clearly proved that the 1853/2 is now regarded as one of the most important Liberty Head double eagles in high grades.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8909)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7073 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1853 $20 VF 30 PCGS. Rich copper-gold color and minimally marked surfaces give this specimen above average eye appeal.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8908)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7076 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1853-O $20 VF 20 PCGS. Scarce in all grades according to Akers. Even wear with some luster remaining, a few tiny nicks on the obverse are not particularly distracting.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8910)

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Auction 248 | Lot 7077 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1854 $20 Small Date VF 30 PCGS. The more common of the two logotypes in 1854, both sides exhibit a slightly muted appearance with minimal marks and a reddish-orange appearance.
From the David & Jeannie Cheung Collection. (PCGS# 8911)

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