1892-S $20 MS(PCGS#9021)

The Regency Auction 30

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

445

Grade

MS64+

Price

7,050

Lot Description

FROM THE SAND HILL COLLECTION. What a beautiful 92-S double eagle! If it was a more common date, we would not be shocked if it graded a 65 (no guarantees) This coin is satin smooth and ultra clean! Well struck and offering a great frosty luster, this coin has just a few little marks that keeps it from grading MS65. The eye appeal is really high end. PCGS 157, NGC 74, CAC 31. Our consignor bought this beautiful, borderline GEM in 2011 prior to the discovery of the 178 examples that were contained in the Saddle Ridge Hoard. Back then, he paid $12,000. The most recent PCGS MS64+ CAC sold for a weak $7,050 in the 2016 ANA auction. Prior to that, PCGS/CAC example from the Saddle Ridge Hoard, sold in October 2014 for $14,100 and a non-Saddle Ridge Hoard example sold in that same sale for $9,988. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $8,250 and this date remains RARE in GEM grades. A great type coin or just a beautiful, original example for a well selected set of Type III Twenties. Cert. Number 6628079 PCGS # 9021