Lot 1883
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Scratch. Still an attractive example of a very popular coin. "High Reliefs were struck in 3 blows of the dies on a medal press in the Philadelphia Mint," according to Stack’s, in reference to a unique plain edge 1907 High Relief $20 gold piece the firm auction in January 2006. "The first two strikings were made utilizing a plain collar, presumably to prevent the raised edge lettering from being disfigured from successive strikings. It was only during the third striking that the plain collar was replaced by the lettered collar to produce a ''complete'' High Relief Double Eagle with Lettered Edge. Due to the work-hardening of metal that results from the pressures of the striking process, the as yet ''incomplete'' coin was removed from the press after the first and second strikings to be annealed, or softened by heating." (PCGS # 9135) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500.
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| Realized $6,613 |
