1912 $20 MS65 NGC....

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Appealing MS65 1912 Double Eagle

1912 $20 MS65 NGC. In the 21st century update to the influential David Akers Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins 1907-1933, the author offers this early "general comment" on the issue, "The Philadelphia Mint was the only coinage facility to strike Double Eagles in 1912, and it produced fewer than 150,000 coins for commercial use." This Gem never saw circulation, but it is possible--should that be probable?--that it was put to "commercial use" as part of an overseas payment but never actually spent. Regardless, this is a beautiful orange-gold Gem with stunning luster and a crisp strike. Aside from an abrasion in the lower left obverse field, the surfaces are well-preserved. NGC has graded just three numerically finer examples (11/09).
From The Ralph P. Muller Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FM, PCGS# 9160, GSID# 10139)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 149,700

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