Lot 2029
Near Gem 1931 with abundant mint bloom. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the classic rarities of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, the 1931 mintage was quite large, but virtually all were subsequently melted in 1933. How many were preserved is unknown, but certainly it wasn't many. PCGS, for all its years of grading, has only seen 55 of this date. Of these, 21 are so graded, with 23 graded higher.
This coin in particular has blazing mint bloom, with radiant luster and original greenish gold colors. The obverse certainly appears to be a grade better, and the reverse has only 1 tiny tick mark crossing the ray below D of DOLLARS. An outstanding example for the date specialist, and worthy of a gem collection.
|
| |
| Realized $26,450 |
