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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 GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
3633 MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $44,000.00
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Gem Brilliant Proof. Deep gold surfaces display...
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
3634 MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $28,000.00
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A strike of almost...
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.
3635 MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $18,000.00
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated, virtually in the Choice...
- 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.
3636 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $17,000.00
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice. A third....
- 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
3637 MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim CH AU $9,000.00
MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim. A fourth. Choice About Uncirculated. Splendidly...
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
3638 MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim CH AU $6,000.00
MCMVII (1907). High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim. A fifth. Choice About Uncirculated. A rich yellow-gold...
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.
3639 MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $65,000.00
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. This thoroughly exciting,...
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
3640 MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $14,000.00
MCMVII (1907). Roman Numeral, High Relief, Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A second. Delightfully...
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
3641 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $22,000.00
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated and boasting the...
- 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
3642 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $12,000.00
MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated and boasting the bold...
- 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
3643 1907 Arabic Numerals. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $6,500.00
1907 Arabic Numerals. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Outstanding fields and devices are smothered in...
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.
3644 1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 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.
3645 1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 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.
3646 1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated 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.
3647 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $5,000.00
1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated and a virtually flawless specimen! Razor-sharp definition...
- 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!
3648 1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $450.00

A second. Gently glittering orange-peel yellow fields complements a bold strike.
3649 1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $500.00

- virtually Choice. A third subtly gleaming orange-peel example offers similar visual appeal.
3650 1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $380.00

- and bordering on a fully Choice designation. A fourth. Orange-golden fields and design features offer a pleasant satiny glow.
3651 1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $450.00

A fifth. Full satiny bloom. A couple of thin bag abrasions are visible in the outer right obverse field.
3652 1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $450.00

A sixth. Orange peel lustre and lemon-gold color give this coin great eye appeal.
3653 1908 No Motto. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $450.00

A seventh. Red-gold surfaces show a suggestion of orange-peel texture, a very few light marks. PCGS MS60.
3654 1908'D' With Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $2,400.00
1908'D' With Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. This entirely satiny, delicate champagne-rose...
This entirely satiny, delicate champagne-rose specimen enjoys both sharp definition and exemplary surface quality. Quite scarce in this condition.
3655 1908'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $9,500.00
1908'S' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Magnificent orange-peel texture adds dimension to the smooth...
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.
3656 1908'S' AU $3,300.00
1908'S' A second. About Uncirculated and virtually Choice. Bright lustre permeates the faintly textured...
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.
3657 1909 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $16,000.00
1909 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. This gorgeous jewel would be very difficult to improve upon. The...
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.
3658 1909/8 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.
3659 1909/8 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.
3660 1909'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $11,000.00
1909'D' Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Gleaming red-gold lustre covers both sides, the obverse...
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
3661 1910'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $460.00

- or finer. Well-struck and featuring salmon-gold cartwheel lustre.
3662 1910'D' 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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