1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS....

Description

1908-S Saint-Gaudens Twenty, MS62
Scarce With Motto Issue

1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1908-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle boasts the lowest mintage of the Arabic Numerals type, with only 22,000 pieces produced. Apparently, the San Francisco Mint waited for the resolution of the hotly debated struggle between President Theodore Roosevelt and the American public over the use of IN GOD WE TRUST on monetary issues before striking any double eagles in 1908. The new dies including the motto were not ready until late in the year, resulting in the atypically small mintage of S-mint twenties. Most of the mintage was released into circulation, making the date scarce in lower Mint State grades. David Akers considers the 1908-S to be equally as rare as the vaunted 1932 in high grades.
The present coin is a delightful orange-gold example, with sharp striking details and softly frosted luster. A scattering of insignificant handling marks explains the grade. Population: 47 in 62, 72 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FA, PCGS# 9149, GSID# 10161)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 22,000

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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