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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → United States Coins → U. S. Double Eagles ($20.00 Gold) → U. S. Saint Gaudens Double Eagles |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
3633 |
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$44,000.00 |
Deep gold surfaces display subtle reflective gleam. High magnification reveals micro-textured fields resulting in a subtle frostiness, rather than the satin-smoothness seen on some other Gold Proofs of this era of experimentation. A glass also reveals a wisp of recutting inside the first 'U' of UNUM on the coin's sharply lettered edge. The outermost rims are mathematically squared with... more |
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3634 |
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$28,000.00 |
A strike of almost startling perfection is attested by Liberty's full facial features and hands with crisply defined fingers grasping the torch and olive branch as well as the Capitol behind her fully detailed flowing drapery. Highly distinct is the marvelously sharp narrow fin of extruded Gold that comprises the Wire Rim. Deep, mellow gold surfaces round out this coin's splendid beauty. |
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3635 |
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$18,000.00 |
- virtually in the Choice classification. A second example distinguished by lighter yellow, frosty gold surfaces. This coin's dramatically prominent wire rim appears sharp enough to shave with, especially on the lower obverse edge. Here is an exceptionally interesting example of the perennially sought-after High Relief coinage, with striking characteristics approaching a different variety. |
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3636 |
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$17,000.00 |
- nearly Choice. A third. The pronounced, high rim on this specimen exhibits a knife-like quality and is especially high in the 10:00 to 4:00 positions on the obverse. Rich, wheat gold lustre exhibits the swirling die polish lines characteristic of most of the mintage of this majestic Augustus St. Gaudens designed work of art. A few minor surface and rim tics are all that come between... more |
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3637 |
MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim
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CH AU |
$9,000.00 |
A fourth. Choice About Uncirculated. Splendidly full detail includes precise facial features on Liberty. Surfaces are boldly gleaming to assure outstanding visual appeal. The sharp ''fin'' of extruded metal circling the outer rims that defines this variety is boldly apparent on this largely lustrous example of the most important first date of the magnificent Saint Gaudens series. PCGS... more |
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3638 |
MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim
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CH AU |
$6,000.00 |
A fifth. Choice About Uncirculated. A rich yellow-gold example of this ever popular one-year type. Pale coppery toning is found clinging to the motifs. Magnification reveals light hairlines. A pleasing example of a coin that is considered by many to be the most beautiful of all U.S. Mint issues. |
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3639 |
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$65,000.00 |
This thoroughly exciting, virtually Superb coin appears just as it fell from the dies. All devices are virtually three-dimensional, standing out dramatically from the immaculate, deeply concave fields. This example of one of the all-time classics of U.S. Gold coinage is literally pristine, and a finer specimen would be hard to conceive, harder still to find on today's quality-oriented... more |
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3640 |
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$14,000.00 |
A second. Delightfully mark-free deep red-gold surfaces and mathematically squared rims spell significant quality. The details of an exacting strike is made more impressive by the soft glow imparted by the all-pervasive lustre that covers both sides of this near-Gem. This coin boasts another diagnostic, the flat bases on 'M' in the edge inscription, E PLURIBUS UNUM, a specific edge-collar... more |
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3641 |
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$22,000.00 |
- and boasting the incredible eye appeal of a Gem. A third. The distinct, swirling die polish lines and pebbly mint frost seen on high reliefs characterizes this intensely lustrous specimen of this storied issue. More a piece of sculpture than a circulating coin, this specimen exhibits a boldly struck Miss Liberty who appears to be walking right off the edge of the coin. She is surrounded... more |
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3642 |
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$12,000.00 |
- and boasting the bold look of a much higher grade. A fourth. Glowing golden mint lustre is the rule on this majestic St. Gaudens design, while hints of rich copper toning lie in the folds of Miss Liberty's drapery and in the protected areas of the devices. Well struck and lacking the sometimes distracting edge bruises that plague even high grade examples of this elevated relief issue.... more |
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3643 |
1907 Arabic Numerals. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$6,500.00 |
Outstanding fields and devices are smothered in wonderfully rich velvet mint lustre. A subtle blush of champagne toning completes the visual allure of this exquisite.jewel. |
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3644 |
1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$1,900.00 |
A second. Surfaces exhibit the blazing lustre of a matte-like texture that is so characteristic of this issue. Well struck with bold, high rims. Here is a coin that is just a few bag tics from a higher grade. |
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3645 |
1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$650.00 |
A third. A touch of orange peel adds to this lustrous coin's powerful visual appeal. The crisp rims offer a suggestion of wire rim perfection. |
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3646 |
1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$550.00 |
A fourth. A very frosty example that has a nice strike and good lustre. Well struck and quite decent for the grade. |
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3647 |
1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$5,000.00 |
- and a virtually flawless specimen! Razor-sharp definition is embellished by absolutely marvelous surface quality. The lustre, likewise, is unencumbered in any way. This beauty simply ''blows away'' the vast majority of the coins of this date that are called Gem in today's market! |
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3648 |
1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$450.00 |
A second. Gently glittering orange-peel yellow fields complements a bold strike. |
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3649 |
1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$500.00 |
- virtually Choice. A third subtly gleaming orange-peel example offers similar visual appeal. |
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3650 |
1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$380.00 |
- and bordering on a fully Choice designation. A fourth. Orange-golden fields and design features offer a pleasant satiny glow. |
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3651 |
1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$450.00 |
A fifth. Full satiny bloom. A couple of thin bag abrasions are visible in the outer right obverse field. |
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3652 |
1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$450.00 |
A sixth. Orange peel lustre and lemon-gold color give this coin great eye appeal. |
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3653 |
1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$450.00 |
A seventh. Red-gold surfaces show a suggestion of orange-peel texture, a very few light marks. PCGS MS60. |
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3654 |
1908'D' With Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$2,400.00 |
This entirely satiny, delicate champagne-rose specimen enjoys both sharp definition and exemplary surface quality. Quite scarce in this condition. |
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3655 |
1908'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$9,500.00 |
Magnificent orange-peel texture adds dimension to the smooth fields and well-defined reliefs. Cartwheel reflectivity and lightly rounded rims further define this marvelous coin's individuality. Scarce, as only 22,000 pieces were struck of this With Motto issue, the only type to be produced at San Francisco this year. |
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3656 |
1908'S'
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AU |
$3,300.00 |
A second. About Uncirculated and virtually Choice. Bright lustre permeates the faintly textured fields and wonderfully bold reliefs. The faintest rub can be searched out on the eagle's wing. |
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3657 |
1909 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
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GEM BU |
$16,000.00 |
This gorgeous jewel would be very difficult to improve upon. The color is a lovely medium yellow-gold. Rich frosty mint lustre just bathes the mark-free surfaces. The strike is exceptionally strong, as demonstrated by a partial wire rim at the lower right obverse. This coin is a true rarity at this lofty level of preservation. |
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3658 |
1909/8
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CH AU |
$550.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated. The high points of the devices are worn to a marvelous antique gold hue, while bright gold mint frost remains in the protected areas. Just a few bagmarks are noted in the fields of this spectacular and popular overdate variety. |
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3659 |
1909/8
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CH AU |
$600.00 |
A second. Choice About Uncirculated. Deep yellow-golden fields and design elements retain a full measure of frosty mint lustre on either side. A scarce and always popular overdate. |
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3660 |
1909'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$11,000.00 |
Gleaming red-gold lustre covers both sides, the obverse offering a hint of orange-peel surface texture for increased attraction. One of 52,500 struck of this decidedly low-mintage Denver date, which Gold researcher Akers defines as ''High R-7, possibly even R-8'' at this grade level. This splendid virtual Gem is destined to act as a keystone for any high-quality Gold or general collection.... more |
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3661 |
1910'D' Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$460.00 |
- or finer. Well-struck and featuring salmon-gold cartwheel lustre. |
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3662 |
1910'D'
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BU |
$800.00 |
About Uncirculated. Light wear to lustrous surfaces; 1913'D' Brilliant Uncirculated in terms of wear, but cleaned to an unnatural antique gold sheen. 2 pieces. |
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