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1924-D $20 MS65 PCGS. David Bowers (2004) writes that:

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1924-D $20 MS65 PCGS. David Bowers (2004) writes that:
<B>1924-D $20 MS65 PCGS.</B></I> David Bowers (2004) writes that:<BR><BR> "Most (1924-D double eagles) were probably retained in the United States and melted in the mid-1930s. However, at least a couple of thousand were exported. Today, the 1924-D is quite scarce. However, offerings are frequent, due to a combination of more pieces being available and the curious situation, prevalent among numismatics, of buyers taking home a piece from an auction, then putting it back on the market soon thereafter. Sometimes a rare double eagle will do quite a bit of flitting around until it finds a lasting perch."<BR><BR> The reverse of this Gem displays vibrant orange-gold fields and light champagne highlights over the eagle's body. Free of even the slightest mentionable blemish, this side of the coin would easily merit at least an MS66 designation if it existed in a vacuum. While the obverse displays the same desirable contrasting coloration between the fields and central devices, it also reveals several wispy abrasions, as well as a somewhat noticeable one in the left field below Liberty's flowing hair, and a couple of more on the left (right facing) lower leg, that overrule this piece's bid for an even higher grade. Boldly defined throughout, the strike is admirable and powerfully draws forth every major detail, including nice definition on the fingers holding the olive branch and on the foot, as well as the eagle's torso feathers. An important, carefully preserved Gem specimen. Population: 4 in 65, 2 finer (10/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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