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1924-S $20 St. Gaudens NGC MS64

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1924-S $20 St. Gaudens NGC MS64
<b>1924-S &#36;20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS64.</b> NGC Pop: 94. Well detailed for this more difficult S-mint issue, a high mintage year in which the vast majority were later melted, leaving a small residue for collectors to fight over. This has the usual soft rounded rims and stronger centers of the San Francisco coins struck in the 1920s, with strike detail that adds considerably to the appeal of this nearly Gem level example.

The 1924-S is a famous double eagle rarity. At one time it was believed to be among the top dates in the series, practically outclassing the famous MCMVII Ultra High Relief and the Proofs of 1883 and 1884. The appearance of a specimen at auction was sounded a gong for active buyers who came running. Today, following the tapping of overseas stockpiles, the 1924-S remains elusive, yet sufficient numbers are available that they come on the market with regularity, although usually in lower Mint State grades.

CHOICE MINT STATE 1924-S DOUBLE EAGLE <b>&#40;PCGS # 9179&#41;</b> <i>
The Good River Collection.</i>

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