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Browse Catalogue of Stack's June 2006 Auction Limited to: United States Coins → U. S. Double Eagles ($20.00 Gold) → U. S. Saint Gaudens Double Eagles Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → 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 1595 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals, Wire Rim. Satin Proof PF $14,000.00 This coin's diamond-sharp strike is highlighted by a drenching in light yellow-gold lustre of exceptional delicacy. This fascinating coin was struck with Breen's dies 2-D, showing no spine from 'L,' curved striae swirling from base of the olive branch, slanting bases on the 'M' on the Collar II edge inscription. The late Walter Breen traced only five Satin Proof examples from these...  more 1596 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Roman Numeral, Wire Rim. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $32,500.00 A strike of medallic precision results in nearly three-dimensional appeal for both the striding Liberty and the majestic eagle on this breath-taking total Gem. The fragile ''fin '' of extruded metal that forms the Wire Rim is here wholly intact, without the bumps and nicks that happen so easily with this soft metal. Magnificently mark-free, richly lustrous surfaces also attest to the...  more 1597 MCMVII (1907) Roman Numerals, High Relief, Flat Rim VERY CH BU $26,000.00 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Silky mint lustre of unusual intensity saturates the surfaces, adding a look of depth to the fields. Honey gold color enhances the beauty of this nearly Gem example. A lovely specimen with a bold strike that exemplifies the beauty intended when President Theodore Roosevelt commisioned Augustus Saint Gaudens to redesign our Double Eagle coinage. 1598 MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Roman Numeral. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $26,000.00 - with the visual splendor of a still higher grade. A splendid impression of the dies gives this example of America's most beautiful coin its virtually medallic quality. Deep yellow-gold surfaces are delightfully smooth, offering an ideal backdrop to the minutely detailed reliefs. Extended examination under a glass reveals one or two well hidden copper spots in the recesses of Liberty's...  more 1599 1907 Arabic Numerals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $700.00 Hints of orange peel texture join delightful canary-yellow lustre to assure exceptional visual appeal. 1600 1907 Arabic Numerals. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $800.00 Surfaces are covered in delightful, light yellow mint lustre with faint traces of a past wiping. 1601 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,000.00 A lustrous example of this date which retains ample mint quality and the usual strike. The surfaces are cleaner than often seen, with minimal handling marks found even with a loupe. A significant number of coins of this date were found in the Wells Fargo Hoard in the last decade, and many were in this lofty grade or finer. 1602 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $700.00 Lively lustrous glow enriches the lightly textured orange-peel fields and devices of this pleasing coin. 1603 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $650.00 Flashing lemon-yellow lustre saturates both sides of a wholly pleasing strike. 1604 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $700.00 The most satisfying light yellow-gold lustre amplifies the appeal of a sharp strike. 1605 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,100.00 Delicate greenish-gold toning over nearly mark-free surfaces. The strike is better than average for the date and gives this coin a distinguished appearance. 1606 1908 No Motto. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $700.00 Virtually flawless orange-peel fields are drowned in luxuriant red-gold lustre for rare beauty. 1607 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $550.00 - with claims to Gem. Radiant lustre complements a highly exacting impression of the dies. 1608 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $550.00 Subtle orange peel underlies satisfying glowing golden lustre. 1609 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $550.00 Flashing light yellow lustre highlights this boldly detailed near-Gem. 1610 1908 No Motto. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $600.00 Assertive yellow-gold shows a faint mark or two to the diligent searcher. 1611 1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $550.00 Complete lustre, one tiny obverse edge ding define this generally high quality coin. 1612 1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $600.00 - with claims to a higher grade. Abundant lustre is relatively free of all but a few trivial marks. 1613 1908 No Motto. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $650.00 A mark or two can be found on the high points but overall lustre is impressive. 1614 1909'S' Repunched 'S'. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,700.00 Gorgeous lemon-gold lustre laves both sides. A diligent search will find a couple of trivial rim marks. 1615 1910 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $535.00 - and essentially Choice. Precisely struck and detailed, exhibiting splendid light gold lustre. 1616 1910'D' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $2,000.00 A sparkling Gem that boasts greenish-gold lustre around the periphery, and bright yellow-gold elsewhere. The strike is typically sharp. Of tremendous importance is the quality of the surfaces, which show minimal signs of handling, keeping this coin solidly in the Gem class. There are perhaps 1,000-1,500 examples of this date which might be comparable in grade, a minute fraction of those...  more 1617 1910'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $575.00 - or better with full lustre in the fields. The strike is average, with slight softness on Liberty's face and the eagle's breast, both of which are notoriously weak on most dates of this series. Scattered handling marks from long storage in a bag, with minor lustre breaks on the torch and knee, and these are expected even on higher grade examples, and were likely caused during storage...  more 1618 1910'S' Brilliant Uncirculated BU $550.00 - and nearly Choice. Typical beveled edges enclose delightfully lustrous fields and exacting devices. 1619 1911 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $950.00 Wonderfully frosty bright yellow-gold surfaces accent a vividly detailed strike. A glass spots a few very minor field marks from past bag shipment or storage. 1620 1911'D' Repunched 'D'. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $950.00 - virtually a Gem. Radiant lustre throughout and highly desirable for this date. The repunched 'D' mintmark is no longer considered rare, and represents a significant number of those seen of this date and mint. The surfaces are a delight to study, with no distracting nicks or cuts that warrant mention. One of the more plentiful dates from this popular series. 1621 1911'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $575.00 This gleaming obverse is of true Gem quality, the reverse only a whisper from that desirable level. 1622 1911'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $525.00 This richly lustrous coin's obverse approaches Gem quality but for a single toning fleck at Liberty's foot. 1623 1911'S' Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $1,300.00 - or very nearly so. Blazing mint lustre throughout and a typical strike for this date. Another date that was melted in great numbers, reducing the original mintage of over 775,000 pieces by 99 percent. This lovely coin is one of the finer examples to survive, as most others acquired more handling marks on the delicate surfaces during their years of hiding in overseas banks or small hoards....  more 1624 1912 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $625.00 Another scarce date that is available for a modest premium over coins which are much more common. The surfaces are attractive, with moderate bagmarks scattered about. In particular there is a nick connecting the tops of two of the sun's rays on the left, another nearly bridging three rays left of the torch. These are mentioned for identification purposes. The survivors of this date tend...  more Page 1 of 4  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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