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1922 Double Eagle, MS66
Radiant Mint Luster
Among the Finest Known

1922 $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Simpson. The 1922 Saint-Gaudens double eagle receives little attention in discussions of rarity, although it is really only an available date in low and middle Mint State grades. In Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, Roger Burdette writes:

"With a mintage of nearly 1.4 million pieces, a substantial quantity of 1922 double eagles escaped gold nationalization and melting. These coins might have been part of the initial Dawes Plan loan to Germany in 1924 and from there bags traveled from country to country as goods and foodstuffs were purchased. ... The 1922 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is sometimes included among the much more common Philadelphia Mint issues ranging from 1924 through 1928. However, the 1922 is much more difficult to locate in MS66 and better condition than the later, more-common P-mints. Of these, only the 1923 is slightly scarcer than the 1922."

The Simpson specimen is visually stunning, with fluid orange-gold and yellow-lilac luster cascading over pristine fields and boldly struck devices. A loupe and close examination reveal a few faint grazes on the high points of Liberty's figure that prevent Superb Gem classification, but these trivial imperfections are immediately lost again in the wake of another band of cartwheel luster. As it is, this piece is among the finest 1922 double eagles known. Population: 14 in 66 (1 in 66+), 0 finer (7/22).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26G3, PCGS# 9173, Greysheet# 10145)

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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