Lot 3488
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Flat Rim. PCGS graded MS-65. A gorgeous gem example exhibiting delicate golden-orange luster on both sides. The flat rim variety is rarer than the wire edge, although many would-be bidders simply wish to own a representative sample of America's most beautiful gold coin. And an outstanding Gem example it is! This has a flat rim around the wide flat border (no wire edge evident). Mintage of the High Relief coins totaled 11,250 struck in November and December, 1907. Wire-edge examples, which are more plentiful than those with flat rim, have an approximate three to one ratio. It is understood 4,000 were struck with flat (not wire) rim. This was publicized in 1908, soon after delivery of the High Reliefs to the Treasury, and for a long time thereafter many listings included these as separate varieties. Warm golden surfaces exhibit the ever-desirable strong satin luster and fine swirling texture, which is the kind of quality that really engages the aesthetic sense with its beauty. The date, for the first time on an American coin, is in Roman numerals, MCMVII (The designer of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 pieces imitated this device when dating his models.) Pop 93; 45 finer, 38 in 66, 6 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 9136) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
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| Realized $43,700 |
