Lot 4480
1905 $20 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64. NGC serial #1996341-002. Mostly brilliant with some minor hairlines visable. Only 92 pieces struck. Sleek mirrors throughout makes this as a first-rate Proof 64 specimen, and among the more tricky late-issue Proofs obtainable if the roster of certified grades listed below is any guide. But first, the coin itself: exceedingly choice fields go with bright satin gold all-brilliant devices, and even the bold stars have incredible detail to them from the way the die was prepared. For some reason, the mint switched to an "all brilliant" finish for many later Liberty $20 gold pieces, a look that differs from the traditional Proof two-tone "look." The advent of new coinage design techniques in 1907 forced the mint to switch to a matte or sandblast finish for the Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coins. This beautiful coin will surely delight its new owner, providing many hours of enjoyment and conversation among numismatic associates and non-collector friends. Pop 6; 1 finer in 65. (PCGS # 9121) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
Ohringer Family Trust Holdings.
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