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1910 $20 MS66 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:40,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1910 $20 MS66 PCGS
<B>1910 $20 MS66 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Duckor Collection. The 1910 double eagle, with a mintage of 482,167 business strikes, is readily available through the MS64 level of preservation, as evidenced by the several thousands of examples certified through near-Gem by PCGS and NGC . It does, however, become a classic condition rarity in full Gem condition. According to David Akers in his <I>Handbook of 20th-Century United States Coins, 1907-1933</B></I>: "Although not nearly as difficult to locate as the other early Philadelphia Mint issues in Gem condition, the 1910 is definitely rare in MS65, and it takes a little luck and a little patience to be able to find one." The Mint State population increased only slightly when a small hoard of 15 pieces turned up in 1981.<BR> The population reports indicate a precipitous drop in 1910 twenties between the near-Gem and Gem levels. PCGS and NGC combined have graded slightly more than 1,700 near-Gem examples compared to only 200 or so MS65 coins. Fewer than 10 Premium Gems have been seen, with no pieces grading higher.<BR> This MS66 example displays thick, frosty luster with typical granularity over the surfaces and is relatively free of any distracting abrasions. The only readily noticeable marks are seen at the base of the olive branch in the right obverse field, which we mention solely for pedigree identification purposes. A well executed strike brings out excellent definition on the design elements. Population: 4 in 66, 0 finer (11/07).<BR><I>From The Jacob Collection of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Augustus Saint-Gaudens<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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