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1907 $20 High Relief PR64 NGC....
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Description
1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PR64
High Relief, Wire Rim
1907 $20 High Relief PR64 NGC. The proof issues of 1907 are
controversial, with some numismatists believing all High Reliefs
should be considered proofs and others vehemently opposed to
classifying any examples as proofs. Even the grading services are
split on this issue, with PCGS refusing to certify High Relief
coins as proofs, while NGC recognizes certain specimens as
legitimate proof examples. Characteristics such as an extremely
sharp strike and swirling die polish lines in the fields are among
the diagnostic features used by NGC to certify proofs. No records
were kept of the number of proof examples struck in 1907, but the
number must have been quite small.The present coin shows the full strike and fine swirling die polish lines diagnostic of proofs of this date. The surfaces are silky smooth, with satiny luster, and attractive reddish color. A couple of tiny rim bumps on the reverse account for the grade, as the surfaces show minimal signs of contact, suggestive of a Gem designation. Census: 89 in 64, 71 finer (11/09).
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28HM, PCGS# 908549, GSID# 10199)
Auction Info
2010 January Orlando, FL FUN US Coin Auction #1136 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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