1907 $10 Wire Rim MS65 PCGS....

Description

1907 Wire Rim Ten Dollar, MS65
Famous Single-Year Rarity
True to Saint-Gaudens' Original Vision

1907 $10 Wire Rim MS65 PCGS. The 1907 Wire Rim ten dollar gold pieces have variously been described as patterns, proofs, prototypes, and experimental pieces, but are always known as stunning works of numismatic art. More simply, they are the embodiment of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' and Theodore Roosevelt's idealistic image of how U.S. coins should look. A mintage of 500 pieces was struck, earmarked for legislators, Mint officials, Treasury Department bigwigs, and other privileged dealers, individuals, and institutions close to the government and the Mint. Another 42 pieces were struck after the initial production. Sadly, by 1915 70 pieces went unsold and were melted, leaving a net mintage of 472 pieces. Most of those coins survive today and provide a cherished introduction to the Indian ten series. All are in great demand -- especially those in Gem Uncirculated or finer conditions.

Nearly all of the surviving coins are exceptional examples of the Saint-Gaudens intended quality for the issue. Struck in high relief with a medallic basining of the fields, the flawless portrait of Liberty dons a Native American war bonnet on the obverse, while a stately eagle stands sentinel on the reverse. The lustrous surfaces are satin-smooth, with frosted highlights for outstanding eye appeal. Triangular "periods" flank the reverse legends. Raised stars decorate the edge, which elevates to form the diagnostic wire rim.

This spectacular example displays lilac accents that grace the obverse margins -- a quicksilver counterpoint to pristine orange-gold coloration that blankets both sides. Absolutely no marks or abrasions disturb the Gem quality fields or deeply struck devices. U.S. gold enthusiasts will find it difficult to improve on this coin at the MS65 grade, while MS66 or finer examples rare and beyond the reach of most collectors. PCGS reports a mere 30 numerically finer examples, plus eight pieces certified MS65+ (3/23).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 268B, PCGS# 8850, Greysheet# 9744)

Weight: 16.72 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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