1924-S $20 MS64 NGC....

Description

1924-S Saint-Gaudens Twenty, MS64
Scarce Issue, Rarely Seen Finer

1924-S $20 MS64 NGC. With an original mintage of 2.9 million pieces, one would expect a higher survival rate than is seen for this issue. A mere 1,100 coins are estimated to survive today in all grades, many of which are slightly handled AU pieces. By way of explanation, Roger Burdette states:

"Only a handful of largely unblemished coins are known and it is probably these came from the San Francisco Mint in 1924 and the pyx coins remaining in Philadelphia. All the remaining pieces of this large mintage were probably melted into bars."

The MS64 is the break off point for the 1924-S, as just a handful of examples are known finer. This is a thickly frosted example that shows minimal abrasions. Rich golden-yellow color is seen throughout.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26G9, PCGS# 9179, Greysheet# 10179)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: Gold

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