The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

1884-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty and lighty toned, a problem-free example of this affordable date. Only 81,139 minted of which merely 252

1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice light gold toning (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1885-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Nice golden toning. Only 9450 minted of which merely 393 examples are estimated to have survived. Well struck w

1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Nice even wear. Only 91,209 minted (PCGS # 9014) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.

1893-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Housed in an OGH. Nicely toned. Only 18,402 pieces struck. Anyone appreciating original gold will rejoice when

1895-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning. Pop 167; 15 finer, 8 in 64+, 7 in 65. The U.S. Double Eagles, whose net

1895-S $20 Liberty. AU-50. Moderate contact marks (PCGS # 1909) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550.

1897 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Light golden toning and frosty. Double Eagles in this era of the gold standard served as backing for gold certifi

1897 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Well struck and frosty (PCGS # 8737) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. Provenance: The William H & Beuela...

1898-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Brilliant and untoned (PCGS # 9034) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1898-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 9034) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600.

1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty luster (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Beu...

1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Bright and frosty (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress...

1901-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly untoned, bright, lustrous. It is interesting to see, as well, that it was struck from well-prepared dies

1903 $20 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64. A dazzling, totally brilliant untoned Proof specimen and quite choice for the given grade. Although 158 were st

1903 $20 Liberty. NGC Unc Details, rev scratched (PCGS # 9043) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. Provenance: The William H & Beuelaress K. He...

1903-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice light golden toning. Choice, well struck example struck at the San Francisco Mint (PCGS # 9044) . Estimat

1904 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely uniform golden toning. Tremendous eye-appeal for the focused collector from a very positive strike, which n

1904 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Nice even gold toning. A thrilling example of this always-popular Type. This exceptional coin is glowing and very

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice prooflike surfaces on both sides, gleaming as the viewer tilts the coin back and forth unde

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Brilliant golden colors and untoned (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,850.

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Light hint of gold tone. Well struck. Creamy gold surfaces eddy and churn with almost "frothy" luster...

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning, this is a relatively blemish-free case in point of the Liberty double eagle in this grade:

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice mirror surfaces. As we've mentioned elsewhere, it is believed that only the first few...

1904 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Light gold toning tops lustrous surfaces (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1904 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice coin for the grade (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. Provenance: The William H & Be...

1904-S $20 Liberty. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Cleaned. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1905 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 58. CAC Approved. Minor hairlines on both sides. Only 92 pieces struck. For mintages of Liberty double eagles at P

1906-D $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Attractive golden toning (PCGS # 9050) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1907 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice and frosty, this is the last year for the venerable Liberty double eagle, a coin whose production spanned th

1907. NGC graded MS-63. Attractive golden color (PCGS # 9052) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,850.

1907-D $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Light gold toning. Final year of the Liberty Type, second issue ever from the then-newly opera

1907-D $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely golden toning. Nice and problem-free with flaxen to shimmering-gold metallic patina over each side. An e

1907-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Untoned (PCGS # 9054) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600.

1877-S and 1879. Both grade VG-8. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,100.

1893-S $20 Liberty. Each NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9024) . Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,000. Provenance: The Willia

A lot of mostly $20.00 Liberty Gold Coins. Consists of: 1895, 1899-S, 1903-S, 1904-S, 1905-S and 1924 St. Gaudens. Coins grade EF to AU and all have

1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim. NGC graded MS-62. CAC Approved. A lovely satiny mint example in honey-color gold. A frosty coin. Those wh

1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly Cleaned. A small obverse scratch on the left side. A nice looking coin.

1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim NGC graded Unc Details. Scratches. The scratch is in the left obverse field. Also there is a small reverse

1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, wire rim. NGC Unc Details, rim filing, brushed. Something was removed in the left obverse field; nevertheless, has

1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Flat Rim. PCGS graded MS-64. Splendid golden toning. A full bold strike. Brilliant, lustrous, and of strict high-en

1907 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65+. A gorgeous gem in a new Secure Plus holder. Flattering mint frost that pulsates with yellow-gold to orange-g

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. Both grade Fine-15. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,700.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-65. A brilliant untoned gem. A brilliant coin with dazzling luster, virtually three-dimensional, almost

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-65. A hint of light gold tone, the surface beaming with lovely luster on this carefully preserved Gem (

1908. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Lovely golden mint bloom color, luster is satiny more than frosted on these. The No Motto Type was min

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Pleasing golden-orange color. This is a lovely, healthy-glowing MS64, whose full-color obverse and

1908. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Light even toning. One obverse mark otherwise MS66 and a lustrous jewel (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. NGC graded MS-64. Untoned, with satin luster most often seen on this two-year Type. Very attractive; exceedingly choic

1908 $20 St. Gaudens No Motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and well made. The No Motto pieces occur only in 1907 and 1908. Congress, upon receiving comp

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Mostly untoned. An original choice Saint with excellent luster and surfaces that are

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. NGC graded MS-63. Untoned. A lustrous, well struck example (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No Motto. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. Provenance: The William H & Beuela...

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. With Motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Only 11,750 pieces are estimated to have survived. Lovely orange and golden toning. Pop 472; 103

1909 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Natural soft gold toning on both sides. Heavy mint frost. Well struck and lustrous with extremely choice surf

1909 $20 St. Gaudens. Fine-15. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550.

1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A hint of gold tone here and there. One would be hard put to add more about the mint bloom since it is sati

1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty brilliant untoned gem. Strikingly brilliant throughout with no deep abrasions present to sidetrack

1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Light gold toning. Clearly the most visually arresting aspect of this '11-S Saint is it...

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. Provenance: The William H & Beuel...

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. Provenance: The William H & Beuelare...

1913-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Sparkling with untoned luster (PCGS # 9162) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. Provenance: The William H

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely delicate mint bloom colors. This is a richly lustrous gold specimen, powerfully struck and preserved

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Denver Mint would not strike this denomination again until 1923. Lustrous (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning. A lustrous example whose golden brilliance whirls dizzily around the surface (PCGS # 91

1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright and lustrous. Struck with meticulous care by the dies as was pretty much the case with most D and S

1916-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A hint of light gold toning. Snappy luster and eye-appeal that just won't quit. The quintessential Ge...

1920 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. Nicely toned (PCGS # 9170) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650.

1920-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. In a new PCGS shield holder. Well struck and frosty with hues of golden-orange and olive. We are pleased as

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A brilliant gem example. The color is a rich blend of flashy gold color and satin smooth shades in the field

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Nice and frosty (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned and nicely struck for the issue. Among P-mints of the 1920s, the 1922 is famous for its increas

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550.

1922-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A brilliant untoned gem specimen. In modern times many 1922-S double eagles have appeared on the auction sce

1923 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66. Lustrous with rich mint bloom colors, the surfaces radiant and gleaming (PCGS # 9176) . Estimated Value $2,

1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A brilliant untoned gem. Among the various popularly-collected dates in this series, the 1923-D almost alwa

1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A golden-orange gem, fully struck on a gorgeous, problem-free planchet. At the time this was minted, $20 eq

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. An intensely brilliant and well struck gem example. With flattering mint luster and a minimum nu

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Untoned, with the classic detail and glowing luster of a true Gem BU. The 1920s was a period of business acti

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. A lovely gold gem specimen (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Intensely frosty and untoned. Devices foursquare and bold on this outstanding example (PCGS # 9177) . Estima

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright and frosty (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. Provenance: The William H & Beuela...

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A sparkling untoned gem. A nice golden luster shoots from this coin (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 -

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty and untoned. This is a remarkably lustrous Gem wjpse reddish-gold features are alive with rich mint ra

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning with swirling luster throughout (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Nice, bright and frosty (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. Provenance: The Willi

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Light gold toning (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with lovely shades of golden toning. Those who covet $20 gold pieces with lots of mint bloom, will als

1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Delicately toned (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Fully lustrous with hints of golden tone (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Toned and very frosty (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Untoned and very frosty. Luminous, satiny luster and first-rate detail for this common date issue. The surfac

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and toned. A very choice example with admirable luster and surfaces that are free from all but the mos

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned and frosty. The choice technical grade of this piece is fully matched by the intangible qualiti

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750.