1925-D $20 MS64 NGC....

Description

Elusive Near-Gem 1925-D Double Eagle

1925-D $20 MS64 NGC. There are several late-series entries in the Saint-Gaudens series that are formerly quite famous, but which today are more available through overseas repatriations. Among them are the 1922-S, 1924-D, 1924-S, 1925-D, 1926-D, 1926-S, and 1927-S. While their lights have dimmed somewhat today, they are still elusive, especially in higher grades. Many of these issues are sometimes available in MS64 but nearly impossible to obtain in MS65, and the price structure reflects that duality.
The 1925-D is a demonstration coin, with a couple of hundred certified in MS64 at NGC and PCGS together--but excluding duplicates, likely less than a dozen rate the Gem category (8/09). This near-Gem displays deep reddish-orange coloration, with some smoky areas in the obverse fields. Frosty surfaces and a bold strike further enhance the obvious appeal. A long, near-horizontal die crack traverses the eagle, from the leading edge of the left (facing) wing to the rear edge, joining a tip of the R in DOLLARS. High-point contact is relatively minor but precludes an even finer grade.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26GB, PCGS# 9181, GSID# 10180)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $972.34
Gold Spot: $1,005/oz (09-11-2009)
Mintage: 2,938,500

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