1912 $20 MS(PCGS#9160)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3284

Grade

MS64+

Price

14,400

Lot Description

Low Mintage 1912 Double Eagle 1912 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). A gorgeous golden-rose example that flirts precariously close to the Gem category in every respect. The fields exhibit a matte-like luster across each side, showcasing a vacancy of handling and wear throughout. The highest points remain nicely spared from friction, contributing to an overall pristine aesthetic when viewed in hand. The Philadelphia Mint is the only coinage facility that struck double eagles in 1912, comprised of a circulation strike delivery of only 149,750 coins. While several small hoards have been discovered in Europe beginning in the late 1960s, this issue remains scarce in all Uncirculated grades and is seldom offered any finer than MS-63. This MS-64+ example is on the cusp of significant condition rarity for the issue, and gold specialists will surely recognize the desirability of this piece. PCGS# 9160. NGC ID: 26FM. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]