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Lot 1892
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A splendid example of America's "most beautiful coin." The wire rim is quite pronounced and the deep golden-orange color certainly adds to its eye appeal. Always in demand and worthy of a premium bid.
Those who have dealt in Roman Numerals $20 gold pieces for some time might view this as "just another very choice High Relief." True, it is that, but then when this coin is held in the hand, and the light allowed to play over the surface with the magnifier positioned to scan the main device, then it suddenly becomes something more, much more. It turns into a work of art. It becomes pure genius consolidated onto a small round golden disk. This marvel of Saint-Gaudens' masterful artistic talent is one of a pair that came to us from a sophisticated buyer of top-end American gold rarities and has been off the market for many years.
The wire rim here is a little more pronounced than on some, especially on the obverse. The satiny mint luster flows and rolls across the surface as it glows and swirls with typical mesmerizing revolutions over each side. The surface has that gorgeous golden glow these are famous for, retained it through the years without diminishment. We can say without fear of contradiction that one must consider this coin as something meant for the person who is looking for much more than just a "pleasing High Relief." This is a connoisseur's delight, a coin destined for the person who realizes he is holding something special in his hands (PCGS # 9135) .
Estimated Value $28,000 - 30,000.
The Del Valle Collection.
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