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1924-S Double Eagle, MS64
Mass-Melted Semikey

1924-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Roger Burdette, writing in Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles as Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse and Stephen Duckor Collections, estimates 1,100 examples of the 1924-S exist across all grade levels. The rest were melted. He notes that most of those survivors "are in circulated or low-level Uncirculated condition. Only a handful of largely unblemished coins are known... ." Although not completely unblemished, this near-Gem certainly ranks among the finest obtainable examples of this challenging San Francisco semikey.

Smooth and richly frosted surfaces showcase light orange-gold color with pale rose accents at the centers. The outer elements are drawn to the rims, and strike detail falls shy of full. However, the vibrant mint luster and exceptionally clean surfaces are far above average. Only eight submissions are graded numerically finer at PCGS (5/20).(Registry values: N4719)

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

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2020
3rd-9th Monday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Aug 4, 2020 for: $16,800.00
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