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Browse Catalogue of Stack's May 2005 New York Auction Limited to: United States Coins → U. S. Double Eagles ($20.00 Gold) → U. S. Saint Gaudens Double Eagles Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's May 2005 New York → United States Coins → U. S. Double Eagles ($20.00 Gold) → U. S. Saint Gaudens Double Eagles Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1871 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $47,000.00 Here is a coin of breath-taking quality, boasting a meticulous strike with halo-like high wire rim circling much of the obverse. Fabulous satin-frosty gold shows a subtle hint of green and the richness of the full detail on both sides must be seen and savored to be fully appreciated. This coin will satisfy even the most demanding collector and is of a quality to grace any collection,...  more 1872 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim VERY CH BU $23,000.00 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated and on the threshold of full Gem. Subtle wire rims enclose gloriously lustrous, boldly frosty surfaces of the most exquisite quality. Strike is of the highest degree of perfection and perhaps only a tiny mark or two keep this coin from membership in the Gem category. As it is, this handsome piece would be hard to improve upon. 1873 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Partial Wire Rim VERY CH BU $13,000.00 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, if not for some subtle filing at 4:30 along the reverse rim in an attempt to minimize a small rim bruise. This coin is otherwise essentially of Gem quality, with amazingly rich lustre populating the fields. Strike is sharp and bold, as is expected of a coin that was struck multiple times to bring up the full extent of the design. Here is a coin that...  more 1874 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numeral. High Relief. Flat Rim CH BU $24,000.00 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Luxurious gold surfaces have a tantalizing frosty quality, complementing a most meticulous strike. All of the tiny details are sharp and crisp, offering a visual appeal rivaling that of full Gem. The Flat Rim is literally that, giving this coin a sharp visual personality, quite distinct from that of the Wire Rim sisters of this perennially sought-after...  more 1875 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $19,000.00 - virtually within the Choice category. Here is a truly premium quality example boasting medallic perfection of strike and the richest shimmering deep-gold lustre that could be desired, offering a rich and satisfying glow sure to satisfy even the most demanding collector. This conservatively graded coin will fit perfectly into any carefully assembled collection of U.S. Gold. NGC MS62. 1876 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $14,000.00 - essentially Choice. Striking quality is unarguably of the highest, fields are deeply glowing frosty gold of outstanding beauty. A glance at Liberty's facial features will convince the viewer of this coin's significant quality. Careful study with a glass reveals a trivial mark or two, and the coin is hallmarked by a virtually imperceptible reverse rim bruise at 9:00. 1877 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim CH AU $12,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated, essentially full Mint State. Devices are deeply impressed, lustre shows the deep shimmer more typical of Mint State examples. The high wire rim is especially bold on the obverse, rising sharply from 12:00 to 5:00 with spectacular visual effect. Simply stated, this is a coin of extraordinary quality and appeal. 1878 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Wire Rim AU $9,000.00 About Uncirculated with the deeply shimmering beauty of Choice. A startlingly high obverse wire rim and deep tawny red-gold peripheries give this coin its exceptional personality. Wear is minimal, and the surface quality is of the finest, making this a coin worthy of the most exacting study. 1879 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals. High Relief. Flat Rim CH EF $7,500.00 Choice Extremely Fine, close to About Uncirculated. A lovely, boldly struck example showing a wisp of wear and a few minute field marks of little visual importance. Rich gold color adds materially to this lightly circulated coin's undeniable charm. 1880 1907 Arabic Date. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $2,200.00 This frosty-gold example of the definitive lower-relief design is virtually pristine, boasting splendid lustre that highlights a meticulous strike of extraordinary beauty. PCGS MS65. 1881 1907 Arabic Numerals. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,100.00 - and on the cusp of a full Gem grade. Lustre of quite some intensity sets this blazing salmon-gold coin apart from its more lacklustre peers. Strike is as bold as could be expected on this type showcasing St. Gaudens majestic design in its ''dumbed down'' format. 1882 1907 Arabic Numerals. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,200.00 A near-Gem example that is fully lustrous and satiny. The strike is decent and the fields are devoid of any major problems. 1883 1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $800.00 A most pleasing example of this first year of issue Saint Gaudens. Stunning gold lustre amplifies this sharply struck example. PCGS MS62. 1884 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,500.00 - nearly Superb. Rich cartwheel brilliance, an exacting strike and a touch of pleasing orange-peel lustre join for outstanding beauty. PCGS MS66. 1885 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,900.00 - or finer. Deeply glittering full cartwheel reflectivity provide the visual excellence of Superb. PCGS MS66. 1886 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $850.00 Bright lustre amplifies the appeal of this near-Gem's subtle orange peel fields. PCGS MS64. 1887 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $700.00 - and nearly Gem. Examination reveals needle sharp devices that are adorned with an impressive amber radiance. PCGS MS64. 1888 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $675.00 A near-Gem displaying richest deep yellow lustre on both sides for bold effect. 1889 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $650.00 Cartwheel lustre highlights the smoothness of red-gold lustrous fields. PCGS MS64. 1890 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $850.00 - near-Gem. A third offering delicate orange peel texture and light yellow-gold lustre define this example. PCGS MS64. 1891 1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $650.00 Flashy golden toning over well struck surfaces. A nice example of this popular type coin. 1892 1909 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $1,500.00 Yellow-gold toning over surfaces that are above average for the grade. The strike is a bit weak but overall this coin is quite pleasing. 1893 1909 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $600.00 Both obverse and reverse are boldly detailed. Close scrutiny reveals that this typically struck coin has a few obverse scuffs. NGC MS60. 1894 1910 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $500.00 A subdued orange-peel patina supports this sharply struck Double Eagle. PCGS MS62. 1895 1910'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $550.00 - virtually fully Choice. Softly glowing deep gold laves both sides of this handsome Denver coin. 1896 1911'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $600.00 Both obverse and reverse are bathed in brilliant gold lustre resulting in an exquisite visual effect. NGC MS63. 1897 1911'D' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $460.00 A sharp strike causes the devices to stand out boldly from the lightly textured gleaming orange-peel fields. 1898 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $550.00 This virtually Choice specimen combines sharply struck central devices with a satiny amber glow. PCGS MS62. 1899 1913 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $500.00 A few minor obverse nicks are barely visible. Coppery gold lustre permeates vivid devices. NGC MS62. 1900 1913'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $1,500.00 - nearly Choice. Pale yellow-gold over well kept surfaces. A scarce date in Mint State, boasting a minuscule 34,000 piece mintage. Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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