1931 $20 MS65 PCGS....

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Important Gem 1931 Double Eagle

1931 $20 MS65 PCGS. Among Saint-Gaudens double eagles, the 1931 is considered to be one of the top seven rarest issues in the series, with precious few examples that survived the mass meltings of twenty dollar gold pieces minted in the now-elusive years of 1929 to 1933. The original mintage of 2,938,250 pieces was apparently almost obliterated by the gold recall of 1933. Experts have speculated over the years as to which of these later-dated issues is now the rarest, and exactly how they should be ranked. The population figures by the major services can sometimes be misleading as to exact rarity, however, as the same coin may have been submitted to both services at different times, or even to the same service multiple times; thus causing the published figures to be inflated.
This beautiful coin is a sparkling Gem in every sense of the word. The luster is frosty and entirely unbroken by any stacking or cabinet friction. Only the most trivial luster grazes are seen on each side that serve to limit the grade of this appealing specimen. Lovely shades of peach-gold and rose patina bathe each side. The strike is well brought up, with Liberty's fingers and the Capitol dome revealing nice definition.
The reverse field is free of the often-seen die break through the eagle's beak (or it may be from another set of dies altogether). There are also no bothersome alloy spots, the latter of which are also an unfortunate companion to many survivors of this issue. A few minute marks scattered over the obverse are mentioned solely for the sake of accuracy. Population: 25 in 65, 10 finer (6/10).(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26GN, PCGS# 9192, GSID# 10153)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 2,938,250

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