1901 $20 MS(PCGS#9039)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2279

Grade

MS65+

Price

8,540

Lot Description

Gorgeous rose-gold surfaces are fully lustrous with a predominantly smooth, satin to softly frosted texture on both sides. Sharply struck, as well, and a delight to behold.<p>Only 111,430 circulation strike double eagles were coined at the Philadelphia Mint in 1901. Although this is a fairly low mintage by 20th century standards, a large proportion of the production figure has survived to the present time, as indicated by population reports and other data. In fact, Q. David Bowers, in his 2004 <em>Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins</em>, gives a high end estimate of more than 15,000 Mint State coins extant. Premium Gems such as this, however, are rare and always in demand among discerning gold collectors.