1925-D $20 MS65 PCGS....

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Splendid Gem 1925-D Double Eagle

1925-D $20 MS65 PCGS. This is a marvelously well produced example of this issue, one that was formerly thought to be a great rarity. According to the Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens as Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse Collection:

At one time, the 1925-D was considered to be a major rarity, much more so than the 1920-S, 1930-S, 1931, and 1932. This was before an unknown quantity was discovered in the 1950s, followed by even larger quantities in Europe in the 1960s. Even to this day, small hoards of this date trickle out from time to time. Presently the 1925-D is regarded on par in rarity with the 1924-D, although in finer Mint State grades (MS65 and better) it is slightly rarer with only about a dozen examples certified.

Like so many issues in the series, the 1925-D has seen recent importations--in the case of the 1925-D, mostly from banks in France and Switzerland--that have lessened its rarity while adding to the number of high-grade examples.
The 1925-D is generally a well-produced double eagle, as well. Most examples are well struck, with frosty surfaces and above-average luster. This splendid piece is far from the exception. The coloration is a rich orange-gold, with radiant cartwheel luster emanating from the surfaces throughout. A sharp strike has brought up the details in Liberty's hair, gown, and the Capitol building, and bold definition characterizes the eagle's plumage. The frosty surfaces are relatively abrasion-free, save for a few small, scattered ticks that may have limited an even higher grade. A memorable and still rare Saint-Gaudens double eagle, one of four Gems certified at PCGS, with two finer (7/08).(Registry values: N10218)

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

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 2,938,500

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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