Lot 1377
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim. PCGS graded MS-65. A splendid gem example exhibiting delicate golden toning throughout. In a typical sale, we usually offer several High Relief double eagles. However, it is always a great pleasure to be given the opportunity to catalog a fresh-looking Wire Rim example that grades as fine and as strictly on-target as this mesmerizing '65 Gem. This truly is an attractive coin. The sleek surfaces are undisturbed and satin-like, without even the tiniest alloy spot, and we are also free to say we cannot see a single abusive surface mark. Both sides are layered in fresh golden color that serves to highlight the already impressive high-rise devices. In sum, a coin that would enfold itself around the virtuous collector who demands everything the finest for his collection of U.S. gold coins. Pop 283; 83 finer (PCGS # 9135) .
Note: The wire rims, sometimes called "knife rims" or, in Mint parlance, "fins," are common elsewhere, such as in 19th century Proof coinage.
Estimated Value $37,000 - 40,000.
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| Realized $41,975 |
