1908 $20 Motto, Matte PR(PCGS#9205)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5210

Grade

PR66

Price

156,000

Lot Description

Exquisite Sand Blast Proof 1908 Double Eagle Rarity 1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Motto. JD-1. Rarity-5-. Sand Blast Finish. Proof-66 (NGC). Offered is a highly appealing Gem example of a popular and eagerly sought classic Sand Blast Proof gold rarity. Bold olive-gold on both sides, the surfaces nicely exhibit the grained finish for which this issue is known. The strike is full with razor sharp detail to even the most intricate design elements. The 1908 is the first regular issue Sand Blast Proof in this series, and it was produced after the Mint added the Motto by order of Congress. The mintage was 101 pieces, a generous total that demonstrates the Mint's optimism for strong sales due to the debut of this new design. Most examples did sell, but no more than 60 or 70 coins are believed extant in all grades. The present example, a highlight of the classic Proof gold offerings in this sale, would make a significant addition to any advanced cabinet. NGC Census: 24; 11 finer (Proof-68 finest). PCGS# 9205. NGC ID: 26GV. Click here for certification details from NGC. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]