Lot 3354
1911-D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. An impressive example of this tough date, graded recently, yet it looks like it might have another point going for it. Lovely, rich golden toning. A definite candidate for resubmission, especially considering the incredible rarity of Gems of this date. Pop 10 in MS-64, with only 3 in MS-65, and none finer.
According to the PCGS Population Report, this is the second most difficult date to locate in this grade or higher, just a bit behind the 1920-S. Certainly, the mintage was very low in 1911 for the Denver Mint and, obviously, few were saved. There simply weren't enough collectors around then that cared about mintmarked coins, and saving rolls of coins was decades away from being fashionable (not that man y people collected $10 gold pieces by the roll, anyway).
As true collectors know, when a great rarity, such as this coin, is offered, it is best to purchase it and lock it away (PCGS # 8869) Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000
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