Lot 2812
1927-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Popular scarce date. Untoned. Throw away the mintage figures on this date, as virtually all were melted. Perhaps 75 are known today, Breen estimated only 15, but that seems too low with today's Population Reports helping to expand our knowledge. This coin has mint fresh luster and color, is well struck, although a bit weak at the extreme edge (common on San Francisco double eagles of this period). An impressive Mint State 62 coin and solid for the grade. A coin that will please most collectors for its well preserved surfaces and choice originality.
As we've noted in the past, the 1927-S twenty is one of the key dates in the Saint-Gaudens series of double eagles. Many were exported; others were melted; collectors find auction appearances of the date few and far between. So pay heed and give it a strong bid. Pop 24; 44 finer.
Estimated Value $29,000 - 31,000.
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| Realized $36,800 |
