1913-D $20 MS66 PCGS....

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Opulent Premium Gem 1913-D Twenty

1913-D $20 MS66 PCGS. The 1913 date carries a certain cachet of rarity for all three issues of double eagles from that year. While the 1913-S boasts the most memorable mintage, with only 34,000 pieces struck, the other issues have their own virtues. More than ten times that many were produced of the 1913-D, and yet it is perceived to be rarer than other D-mints from the 1910-1916 era. In practice, examples of the 1913-D are generally available in the numismatic marketplace in grades through Choice, but there is a distinct drop-off in availability at the Gem level, and in MS66, the 1913-D is virtually unavailable.
To be more specific, only 11 Premium Gems are noted in the combined certified population, with seven graded by NGC and four encapsulated by PCGS (6/08). It is plausible that some number of those instances in the population report are resubmissions, in which case the actual pool of Premium Gem survivors may consist of eight or nine coins, possibly even fewer.
Akers notes that two distinct finishes are seen on the 1913-D. One is softly frosted with some granularity. The other is satiny. He also notes that this latter finish is, for some unknown reason, seen most frequently on high grade examples. This particular piece has that satin-like finish. The surfaces are exceptionally clean, especially on the obverse. The sun-gold surfaces exhibit a slight reddish tinge with subtle accents of lilac interspersed. This boldly struck survivor offers a distinct opportunity for the discerning Saint-Gaudens enthusiast to acquire a top-notch representative.
From the Stephen Stokely Collection, Part Five.(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26FP, PCGS# 9162, GSID# 10169)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 1.06oz
Mintage: 393,500

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