4580

1909/8 $20 MS66 PCGS. Both sides exhibit dynamic satin

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:75,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1909/8 $20 MS66 PCGS. Both sides exhibit dynamic satin
<B>1909/8<$20> MS66 PCGS.</B></I> Both sides exhibit dynamic satiny brilliance over surfaces that have come away virtually unscathed from coin-to-coin contact. One has to closely scrutinize the coin to locate widely scattered, discreet blemishes over the major design elements, while the fields are just a few shallow luster grazes from as-struck status. A pair of tiny alloy spots at 3 o'clock on the obverse and a coppery stain to the left of the eagle's wing are hardly deterrents, but are mentioned as identifiers.<BR> The 1909/8 has the distinction of being the only overdate in the Saint-Gaudens series, and one of only two overdated gold coins in the 20th century. While numerous examples are known in circulated condition, strict Mint State pieces are far less obtainable and are eagerly sought out by collectors. Only a handful of Premium Gems are believed extant. Simply awe-inspiring quality for this conditionally elusive overdate Saint-Gaudens issue. Population: 3 in 66, 0 finer (3/06). <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. This lot is being auctioned in conjunction with a live floor auction by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Lot:4580 <BR><BR><B>Winning Notification and Billing:</B> After the FINAL session in this auction is complete, Heritage will send e-mail and snail mail invoices. This process normally takes several days. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers, and all other information should be considered preliminary. <BR><BR>This auction will be conducted on a live auction floor and over the Internet through eBay Live. If you choose to place an absentee bid, please take a moment to <font color='#0000ff'><u><a href='http://pages.ebay.com/liveauctions/help/before/laabsentee.html'>learn how eBay Live absentee bidding works</a></u></font><font color='#000000'>