Lot 3186
1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-67. A superb untoned example. A remarkable coin that emits eye-catching golden color, with no marks or problems for the skeptic to find. In such circumstances, the luster cannot stand alone. Desirable also is to see that this No Motto coin is struck with meticulous care by the dies on both sides. Pop 259; 22 finer (PCGS # 9142) .
President Theodore Roosevelt objected strongly to the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, since he felt the name of the diety had no place on the nation's coinage. Perhaps he had a personal reason to object, or was merely following the ideals of separation of church and state. Whatever the reason, his objections were duly noted within the Mint and the motto left off the first coins of 1907-08. This design is Charles Barber's modification of the original high-relief Saint-Gaudens type, prepared for use in high-speed coin production as well as for convenience in commerce.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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