585

Lot 0585 1924-S $20 St. Gaudens NGC MS65

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150,000.00 USD
Lot 0585 1924-S $20 St. Gaudens NGC MS65
"The 1924-S is very similar to the 1924-D in terms of overall rarity and rarity in the gem category," explains the Bowers double eagle guidebook. "The major difference between the two issues is that the 1924-S is scarcer in MS-64 than the 1924-D. A mintage of 2,927,500 coins from San Francisco this year. David Akers noted that this date was considered one of the rarest from the entire Saint Gaudens series until several hoards appeared in the 1950's and 1960's. A tough issue to locate in choice MS-63 and this fresh and appealing piece is sure to bring top dollar. PCGS has graded 129 in MS-63, 57 in MS-64, 2 in MS-65 and a single MS-67 as the finest known."

And though your typical 1924-S is not known for exceptional luster quality, the Gem we offer in the Megan Collection is clearly and positively above average in this regard! Redolent mint frost swirls around both surfaces with none of the heavy distracting abrasions commonly seen. Plus, the original gold to rose-gold color impacts your eye and sense of visual suitability with this effect. The coin is well struck for the date, with very few reported in this grade by either of the two most highly respected grading services.