Lot 2625
1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice example for the grade. A choice quality representative of the MCMVII High Relief design, this is one of the most desired 20th gold issues and considered necessary for any representative collection of U.S. coinage. When graded at the MS63 level, a coin of this type will not only offer excellent eye appeal from the beautifully executed design, but also solid practical value from carefully preserved surfaces. The present example is no exception. In addition to the aforementioned features, both sides exhibit attractive, medium toned, yellow-gold color. No handling marks to speak of, no toning spots either, just rim to rim attractiveness (PCGS # 9135) .
Augustus Saint-Gaudens succumbed to cancer in August 1907 before he completed his coinage motifs for the "high" relief twenties, so he never saw the finalized design as presented here. As it turned out, Saint-Gaudens' flying eagle was used for this coinage, even though it was intended for the cent. His original intent was to use the standing eagle that is found on the $10 Indian pieces. Today the flying eagle is familiar as the reverse of the $20 gold coins minted from 1907 to 1933.
Estimated Value $18,000 - 19,000.
Ex Dr. Hesselgesser.
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