Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $20 St. Gaudens 1925 through Large Lots

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2699		1924-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Sharply struck and exhibiting rich gold coloration. The only mark is a shallow scuff in the left obverse rays. Hints of rose accent the surfaces. Olive highlights enhance the already choice reverse eye appeal. A rare issue in MS-63 and MS-64, the 1924-S is virtually unobtainable in gem condition. Many of the mintmarked "Saints" from the 1924 to 1927 time period are being gobbled up by collectors and investors and one would be wise to acquire this choice example. PCGS population of 135 in MS-63 with 69 finer, almost all of which are MS-64 (PCGS # 9179) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2700		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65 PQ. A frequently encountered date with eye appeal seldom seen. Intense frost rests on heavily lustrous surfaces, the original color still completely intact. The only mark is a small copper spot on the left portion of Liberty's gown. Housed in an old NGC holder and with the appearance of a superb gem. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2701		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Rich orange-gold coloration and untouched, pristine fields. We would feel comfortable considering this piece "superb gem". In an older green label PCGS holder (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2702		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely gem example (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2703		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2704		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2705		Elusive 1925-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A fully struck rarity with rich orange-gold surfaces. Only two marks are worth mentioning on the obverse, a pair of nicks in the right hand rays. Both devices retain plenty of original mint frost. Once considered one of the rarest issue from the series, several dispersed hoards have brought a group of mint state survivors into the market. Always a desirable issue and we are sure this above average example will bring heavy bidding. PCGS population of 89. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 2706		1925-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. Brilliant deep golden surfaces with fantastic luster and no hairlines. The obverse and reverse have a slightly frosty appearance and only a few tiny tick marks are mentionable, the most noticeable a small vertical tick in the rays above the date and mintmark. A slight amount of strike weakness is seen on the Capitol building. The reverse is strongly lustrous with a sun that is minimally abraded. There is a short diagonal tick just below the TY of TWENTY. The 1925-D is a little more scarce in the higher uncirculated grades, as well as overall rarity, than the 1924-D. This example is fresh and very choice for the grade. PCGS has graded a total of 73 in MS-62 (PCGS # 9181) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,268
Lot 2707		1925-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A marvelous strictly Brilliant Uncirculated example glowing with satiny mint luster. The surfaces are quite pleasing and display far fewer marks than one would expect. A rare date that is missing from most collections. PCGS reports 57 in this grade with 13 in MS-64, 1 in MS-65, 1 in MS-66 and 1 in MS-68 (PCGS # 9182) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $20,125
Lot 2708		1925-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. A notable rarity from this series, in fact, a serious rarity. Only slightly more available in mint state than the 1926-D and pretty much not obtainable for most collectors past the grade range of MS62-MS63. The originality of this coin is just fantastic. Soft, satiny surfaces are alive with luster and display none of the marks usually associated with a brilliant uncirculated coin. Luster is strong and engulfs every area of the coin, open and recessed. A very tough issue to locate in any grade and when someone desires a choice, original example, they are generally in for quite a challenge. NGC population of 99 with only 45 finer. Estimated Value $9,500 - 10,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 2709		1925-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A beautiful and completely original example of this scarce Saint Gaudens double eagle. While extremely rare in the high mint state grades, the 1925-S is still hard to find in a pleasing AU condition. The present example is as choice an AU piece as one could hope to find and very scarce as such. Rich orange-gold coloration with untouched surfaces and satiny luster. Wonderful metal flow lines in the fields. Housed in an older green label PCGS holder (PCGS # 9182) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 2710		1926 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2711		1926 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Very choice with beautiful golden-orange mint bloom color (PCGS # 9183) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2712		1926-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Light orange gold with full luster, typical of a Denver Mint issue. Minor strike weakness is noted at 12:00 on the obverse and 6:00 on the reverse. A small tick mark is present in the central portion of Liberty's gown. Small patches of a lemon yellow iridescence are noted randomly and add to the eye appeal and originality of this choice example. When David Akers wrote about this issue in 1988, he stated "In every respect except one, the 1926-D is virtually identical in rarity to the 1925-S. (The one area in which they differ is that the 1925-S is often seen in circulated condition whereas the 1926-D is nearly always seen only in Mint State.)" Today, the tide has shifted a bit in favor of the 1926-D. With regards to overall rarity, today the 1926-D is theoretically twice as rare as the 1925-S. The combined total graded at PCGS/NGC of the 1926-D is 270 coins while the 1925-S has a combined total of 556. With regards to conditional rarity, Akers observation that the '25-S is most often seen in circulated grades while the '26-D is seen in mint state still is quite accurate in the sense that the larger number of circulated 1925-S issues accounts for the larger total population of the '25-S. In mint state, the '25-S and '26-D actually have a very similar break down in each grade from MS-60 to MS-64 with the '25-S existing in higher superb gem grades than the '26-D. Population of 54 with 59 finer (PCGS # 9184) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $20,988
Lot 2713		1926-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. The 1926-S is an issue that is scarce (conditionally very rare) but still allows the better date gold collector to acquire a mintmarked issue from the challenging period of 1924-1927. The present example can be admired for its full strike, original coloration and abrasion-free surfaces. Original die polish lines are still seen in the recessed areas of the obverse rays. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 2714		1926-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Lustrous orange gold surfaces with light film on the obverse. An example that is boldly struck and very choice for the grade. The surfaces are clean on this piece, further adding to its pleasing eye appeal. The San Francisco Mint produced 2,041,500 pieces and the 1926-S is one of the more common mintmarked pieces from this time frame. PCGS has graded a total of 44 in MS-61 (PCGS # 9185) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 2715		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 2716		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice common date gem with beautiful originality and color (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 2717		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A golden gem. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2718		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2719		Superb Gem 1928 MS67 "Star" $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-67 Star. One of the finest examples to exist for the entire type! A breathtaking, superb gem that is being offered for the first time in 75 years. This specimen was purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 and has been held privately since that time. Recently submitted to NGC where their graders assigned the grade of MS-67 accompanied by the "star" designation. The obverse of this stunning piece has sunburst surfaces with a finely granular texture. Liberty is coated with velvety luster and has a blond-yellow/lavender appearance at her mid-section. The reverse is a more uniform orange-gold color with relentless luster. There is a small scuff in the left obverse field that has a semi-reflective quality to it. This specimen is the finest graded by NGC for the MS-67 "star" designation, population 1 with none finer! We note that for non "star" specimens there are only 32 examples graded in MS-67 with not a single example known to be finer. A seriously desirable and fresh top-notch gem and we would like to point out this is the finest we have ever seen for this date. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2720		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 Star. A common date Saint Gaudens double eagle in a superb condition, as noted by the presence of NGC's "star" designation and obvious to anyone with a pair of eyes. Rich orange-gold surfaces have areas of lighter, frosty yellow gold and subtle blue hues. Light olive iridescence exists near 6:00. Part of the Eastern Estate, a collection from a family that resided on the East Coast and obtained all of the 1928 Saints offered here directly from the U.S. Mint at the time of issue. Choice for the grade and as fresh as a Saint Gaudens double eagle can be. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 2721		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 Star. A second superb gem Saint Gaudens double eagle given the "star" designation by the expert graders at NGC. This example boasts uniform rich yellow gold surfaces and hints of olive iridescence. A soft velvety luster exists on all surfaces, especially the devices. Another wonderfully original double eagle that has never appeared in the numismatic market place since its original purchase directly from the Mint at the time of issue. NGC population of 35 in MS-66 with only 32 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 2722		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. A real example of a superb gem Saint. Thick luster with a device of Liberty that is a softer yellow hue (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2723		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 PQ. A lovely and richly toned example. Satiny luster covers all of the mark-free surfaces. Especially attractive is the presence of luster that bursts off of Liberty's mid-section into the fields. Well struck and a fresh superb gem! NGC population of 668. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2724		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66. Satiny surfaces are coated with rich luster. The coloration is a blend of yellow gold and orange-gold. Liberty's device displays frosty luster rolling up the legs and mid-gown area. Faint remnants of an old fingerprint are seen at 11:00. A pleasing superb gem! Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 2725		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2726		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65 Star. A superbly original gem held off the market since its purchase from the U.S. Mint in 1928. Orange-gold surfaces with finely granular surfaces and resplendent luster. Light olive iridescence found scattered throughout. We note the presence of a tiny black spot attached to the folds of the lower gown. It would be our opinion that this spot could be expertly removed and we urge our bidders to carefully view this example as we feel it is choice for the grade. Given the "star" designation for its superior eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2727		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65 Star. Uninterrupted luster swirls over microgranular surfaces. Uniform rose-gold and light olive coloration. It would seem that a few trivial nicks have kept this example from technically being a point or two higher but the eye appeal is all there! Given the "star" designation by NGC. Completely new to the numismatic community and purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 2728		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. Rich orange-gold with thick, frosty luster. A faint remnant of a fingerprint near the L of LIBERTY. Lovely and original. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2729		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A light yellow gold example with a few small tick marks. Another fantastically original example purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 and never offered to the public since that time. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2730		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64 Star. A lustrous and well struck Liberty stands amidst soft lavender toning, giving this example a surreal appearance. A few horizontal tick marks in the middle of Liberty's gown are the only technical qualities keeping this coin from gem status. Given the "star" designation by NGC for superior eye appeal and we could not agree more! Only 3 graded MS-64 "Star" by NGC. Estimated Value $600 - 700. Ex: Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 2731		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice and frosty and a very choice example for the grade. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2732		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2733		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2734		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. MS-60 Plus. Estimated Value $450 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 2735		A Collection of $20 Gold Coins All NGC MS62. Consists of the following coins: 1909-S, 1911, 1913, 1913-D, 1914-D and 1920. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details	Realized $3,795