1897-S $20 MS(PCGS#9032)

February 2025 Showcase Auction - U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2227

Grade

MS64

Price

3,360

Lot Description

Smartly impressed with lovely mint luster, this overall smooth and appealing near-Gem is enhanced by attractive golden-apricot color. The San Francisco Mint struck 1,470,250 double eagles in 1897, much of the bullion coming from the Klondike Gold Rush that began in mid-August 1896. A large portion of this mintage was used in overseas transactions, repatriations from foreign bank hoards in recent decades resulting in a Mint State population of some 15,000 to 18,000+ coins. With most grading MS-60 through MS-63, this upper end near-Gem example is sure to appeal to quality conscious double eagle enthusiasts.