Lot 1822
1913-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned. Low mintage date as only 34,000 were minted. There are a few light bagmarks on the devices and fields diminishing the luster brilliance marginally to the choice level from the gem status seen on a coin just leaving the dies. That said, this is definitely choicer than average for any date $20 Saint-Gaudens piece. A quick glance at the mintage figures in the Guide Book reveal 1913-S to have among the lowest in the series. One can wonder why and offer opinions. In this instance there is a comparison to be made with the similarly low mintage 1913-S Barber quarter dollar, of which only 40,000 were produced. Yet other 1913-S issues aren't overly noteworthy, so why these two? Be that as it may, the 1913-S has long posed a challenge to the eager Double Eagle buyer looking to score a fresh, original toned and uncleaned specimen. This is it! (PCGS # 9163) .
Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800.
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