Lot 1679
1922-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned on both sides. Exceptional quality for 1922-S. Each side has a beaming reddish gold luster that gleams serenely. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the main devices, including full wing and breast detail on the eagle.
In modern times many 1922-S double eagles have appeared on the auction scene, although most are in Mint State 60 to 63 and anything finer remains a rarity. While somewhat over 1,000 examples are estimated to exist, the numismatic supply is very small, considering the great demand for Saint-Gaudens double eagles and also the fact that many have disappeared into the woodwork. Pop 213; 12 finer with 10 in 65, 2 in 66 (PCGS # 9174) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
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| Realized $8,338 |
