1914 $20 PR (PCGS#9211)
The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 6036
- Grade
- PR62
- Price
- 21,850
- Lot Description
- 1914 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Proof-62 (NGC). Medium yellow gold with a light olive glow. The luster on the present coin seemingly glows from within, supporting as it does literally innumerable tiny points of yellow brilliance which spring to life in a bright light source. Scattered tiny mishandling marks are found under low magnification, though very few of these assault the unassisted eye. <strong>One of 70 proofs of the date produced</strong> with the Sand Blast or "Matte" finish, though somewhat fewer than that number are known today. When first produced the Sand Blast finish proofs were met with unfavorable collecting enthusiasm, though today these "voices" from our numismatic past are highly coveted. A pleasing coin with bold eye appeal for the grade, and with the likelihood to produce intense bidding activity -- be prepared to bid strongly here.
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