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$20.00 Gold
$20 St . Gaudens
1907 H
IGH
R
ELIEF
, W
IRE
R
IM
1517
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim
.
PCGS graded MS-64 PQ.
CAC APPROVED
. Housed in
an Old Green Holder and one of the great classics of the
Saint-Gaudens series. These are the closet to the original
concept of the great artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens that
most collectors can pursue as the Ultra High Relief coins
are well beyond all but the largest numismatic budgets.
Finding a near gem like this is truly a delight, with its radi-
ant luster, incredible three dimensional devices and nearly
an ounce of gold in heft, creates a winning combination
that simply has never been topped by any other coin design
in the opinion of many numismatists. Outstanding surfaces,
rich gold color and of course the towering strike all combine
to make a memorable coin, especially when found this nice.
(
PCGS # 9135
)
Estimated Value ....................................$30,000 - 32,000
Enlargement
1907 $20 H
IGH
R
ELIEF
, W
IRE
R
IM
1518
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim
.
PCGS graded AU-58+
. A classic gently touched example
of the famed High Relief design. This one probably never
circulated, but was simply admired so many times in the
past 109 years that it has a hint of wear on the delicate
high points of the design. Surface quality remains attractive
and pleasing to the eye, and this is a coin that any collector
will long be proud of. Perfect as well for the "Everyman" set
at this ultimate grade level! (
PCGS # 9135
)
Estimated Value .................................... $11,000 - 12,000
1907 $20 H
IGH
R
ELIEF
, F
LAT
R
IM
1519
1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Flat Rim
.
PCGS
graded MS-62 PQ.
CAC APPROVED
. A lovely example of
this ever popular issue. The fields and devices are much
nicer than one expects to find for the grade assigned, as
even a few stray marks tend to discount the grade quickly
on these High Relief coins. Of crourse the strike is bold
throughout, right up to the eagle' s wing edge and Liberty'
s raised knee. Deserving to be our most popular coin ever
struck, not only for its evident beauty but for its epic strug-
gle to be produced at all. If you have always wanted to own
one of these, this auction provides you with an opportunity
to pick up a majestic example with a variety of grades to
choose from. (
PCGS # 9136
)
Estimated Value .................................... $18,000 - 19,000