1909-D $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC....

Description

1909-D Double Eagle, Stunning MS66
Two Numerically Finer at PCGS
Ex: Newman, Condition Census

1909-D $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. This 1909-D double eagle is the equal in quality, condition, and aesthetic appeal to the Dr. and Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection example, also MS66 PCGS-CAC, which we handled in our Platinum Night session of the 2012 FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2012), lot 4610, which brought $80,500. And, it is nearly as fine as the Simpson MS66+ PCGS CAC specimen we handled in August 2022, which realized $480,000.

Dr. Duckor had earlier owned the Eliasberg coin but sold it in 2000 after being offered quite a large sum for it. We subsequently offered that Eliasberg-Duckor MS67 PCGS example -- at that grade level tied for the finest known, as it is today -- in the Phillip H. Morse Collection (Heritage, 11/2005), lot 6569, which realized $161,000. The Eliasberg-Duckor MS67 PCGS example was later reoffered in our FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 3368, as part of the Jacob Collection, where it realized $218,500. We have not handled it since, although it would certainly bring multiples of that price if offered today.

The 1909-D Saint-Gaudens is the lowest-mintage D-mint issue in the series at 52,500 pieces, although it does not apparently have the same level of "brand recognition" as the 1908-S or 1913-S issues, struck in the amounts of 22,000 and 34,000 pieces, respectively.

Glowing orange-gold luster enlivens both sides of this stunning Premium Gem example. Magnification reveals a couple of abrasions on Liberty's left (facing) thigh, but most of the few abrasions seen overall are well-removed from the device high points, confirming excellent preservation throughout both sides. A single small dark fleck appears at the right obverse rim, between two star points adjacent to the date. The reverse shows even fewer signs of contact than the obverse, and both sides boast a remarkable strike. Population: 7 in 66 (3 in 66+), 2 finer. CAC: 4 in 66, 1 finer (7/25).
Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection Part IV (Heritage, 11/2014), lot 3422; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2015), lot 5484.(Registry values: N1)
From The Alymaya Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FD, PCGS# 9152, Greysheet# 10163)

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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