The Pre Long Beach Auction

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-66. A lovely choice gem with dazzling mint bloom. Without mincing words, this is a carefully graded, imm

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-65. Soft golden mint bloom colors. A luminous gem No Motto $20 of optimum quality for the grade: The lus

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice lustrous fields. Untoned. The Model T Ford made its debut in 1908 with a purchase price of $8

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Subtle toning on both sides. Brilliant throughout with fine-grain, matte-like golden surface, there

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely golden hues. There is a lovely interplay between yellow-gold and pale reddish colors that gi

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-63. Evenly toned. A choice, lustrous example of the Type (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice, satiny coin (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Another lustrous No Motto $20 (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Much of the fine wing detail on the eagle present; a lilttle soft at the leg feathers (PCGS # 9142)

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Golden toning. Strong but still satiny frost, the coin lightly toned to a soft color through which

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-62. This Type appeared in 1907 & 1908 only. Congress restored the motto IN GOD WE TRUST halfway th...

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-62. Untoned. A lustrous example, though weak on some design detail (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-62. Attractive rich golden toning and lustrous. A small mark above Libety's branch arm (PCGS # 914...

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned with a minute trace of golden hues (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. Obverse Improperly cleaned (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Golden orange shades blanket both sides quite nicely. The deeply struck, matte-like luster is dra

1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden colors atop a nice frosted surface (PCGS # 9143) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-62. Each side shows subtle golden tones (PCGS # 9143) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. NGC graded Proof 66. An exquisite light tan color gem proof with absolutly immaculate matte surfaces throughout. Onl

1908-S $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded AU-55. Only 22,000 struck. A nice original untoned example. This coin will delight the collector of lo

1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-61. Appealing golden shades delicately grace both sides. Only 22,000 minted. Pop 43; 78 Finer Scarce Dat

1909/8 $20. NGC graded VF-35. Appealing golden toning. Relatively even wear. Only 161,282 struck. Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100.

1909-S $20. Toned. VF30. Estimated Value $1,050 - 1,100.

1909-S Saint. Sharpness of About Good-3. Holed at 12:00. Perhaps the world's worst 1909-S $20 Saint. A pocket piece. Estimated Value $950 - 1,0...

1909-D $20 St. Gaudens. EF-40. Low mintage date: 52,500 pieces. With elevated gold prices in the current environment, there is only a small premium be

1909-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Lovely golden toning (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700.

1909-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Golden orange shades are evident. Lustrous but deep gold frostiness dominates the surfaces of this splendid

1909-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Subdued golden toning. The choice brilliant example we now present bidders beats (from an aesthetic angle) m

1910 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning. The scarce, lustrous Gem we now hand over bidders beats (from a technical angle) practi

1910 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Eye catching mint bloom. A brilliant coin from first to last with satin luster, virtually three-dimensional,

1910 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning. This relatively affordable contribution to the sale is brilliant with rich frosty gold

1910-S $20. NGC graded MS-62. Untoned with full frost everywhere. Normal bagmarks for the grade. Has a sharp face on Liberty, which gives added value.

1910 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Both sides display delicate golden tones (PCGS # 9154) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1910-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty mint surfaces. Color is mostly bright-gold as it shines with iridescence. Few bagmarks can be found.

1910-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Intensely lustrous. The otherwise pale orange-gold color yields to brilliant hues throughout. Struck with s

1910-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Appealing even golden toning (PCGS # 9155) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Rich golden toning. Strong metal flow augments the already showy mint luster that covers the surfaces, givi

1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Golden shades scattered throughout. The mostly warm-gold surfaces display modest, yet pleasing cartwheel sa

1911 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Delicate golden hues adds to its appeal. Low mintage, high value date to collectors of this important series.

1911 $20. AU 50. Some rim nicks. Low mintage: 197,250. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. This gem exhibits attractive golden orange coloration. A glittering warmly toned Saint with intense satin l

1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Mostly untoned. This exceptionally pleasing MS64 example has rich luster over each side with subtle accents

1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded AU-58 (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Both sides display a hint of delicate golden toning. Glistening fields rise and fall with original mint bloo

1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Old Green Holder. Lightly toned. The surfaces are a modest golden bright, with satiny rather than frosted l

1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Nice frosty coin (PCGS # 9159) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty with a hint of light golden toning. Vivid gold and as crisp and glossy as when it was first released fr

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Appealing golden orange toning. This example has shimmering golden surfaces and no copper stains. Since our o

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A slightly better date. Lightly toned, both the peripheries and the central areas are impressive for their sh

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. A trace of golden toning accents both sides on this well struck $20. A better date. When a questioner asked t

1912 $20 St. Gaudens. Obverse planchet flaw (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1913-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice lustrous fields. A vibrant example whose excellent luster and surfaces are relatively free from all bu

1913-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich golden orange shades blanket both sides quite nicely. We note a couple minor reverse copper spots (PCG

1913-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning. Only 34,000 struck. A satiny matte-like specimen with resilient "satin" s...

1913-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. A hint of light golden tone. The color is vibrant, Liberty and the eagle exhibit unambiguous detail; it is

1914 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded Proof 66. A medium tan color gem matte Proof example. Only 70 Proofs struck. With so few Proof double eagles minted i

1914 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with light golden toning. Desirable low-mintage year. Unstoppable luster erupts colorfully beneat

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Rose gold tones accentuate the lustrous surfaces quite well. A small mark on Liberty's blouse. Among ...

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty. Popular Denver Mint issue from the 'teens (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens PCGS graded Genuine. PCGS Genuine, Our grade is Sharpness of MS60+ Cleaned (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200.

1914-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Light golden toning (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Both sides exhibit lovely golden hues. Tremendous detail from a very positive strike, which collectors like

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned. A lustrous example whose warm golden brilliance whirls dizzily around the surface (PCGS # 916

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Softly toned. This sparkling MS63 boasts swirling luster effects and uncommonly sharp striking detail for be

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice lustrous fields, particulary on the reverse. An historic year for America and it's gold coinage,...

1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive luster. Mostly untoned. A lightly circulated coin like this has passed through many hands and ha

1915 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A magnificent gem specimen. Well struck with the facial features on Liberty complete and the surfaces are abl

1915-S. NGC graded MS-63. Golden orange tones are scattered throughout on both sides. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,450.

1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-65. Lustrous gem. A beauty, with nice snappy gold color on virtually undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration.

1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned and frosty. The surfaces are sleek and glowing with a healthy show of gold color. There is no

1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning. A solid example of an orange tinted gold coin with minimal abrasions or marks, the lust

1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned. Full frosty luster rounds out this coin's list of memorable attributes (PCGS # 9168) . ...

1916-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck. Appealing subdued golden toning on both sides (PCGS # 9169) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1916-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Glistens with mint bloom colors. Very attractive with flaxen to yellow-gold metallic patina over each side.

1916-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Golden orange toning can be seen on both sides. We note a reverse copper spot (PCGS # 9169) . Estimated Va

1920 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Delicate golden tones can be seen on both sides. We have handled numerous 1920-P $20 gold pieces and find Min

1920-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty with hues of golden-orange and olive. We are pleased as can be to have been awarded

1921 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. PCGS #11617047. Nice light even golden toning on both sides. Near perfect fields. A beautiful well struck

1921 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. A frosty example, lightly toned. Light bagmarks are noted on both sides, none of which are noteworthy. A mostl

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and mostly untoned. Additionally, this P-mint date is easier said than done to find fully struck. The

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Golden orange toning, the fields swirl with luster (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Appealing golden shades. One of several attractive MS63 Saint $20s from which to choose (PCGS # 9173) . Esti

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Subtle toning (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned, a frosty example (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned with lustrous surfaces (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. ICG graded MS-63. Frosty. Choice and above average, as one would look forward to from the grade; however, what really makes this

1922 $20. NGC graded MS-62. Untoned with nice lustrous fields. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. We note a few copper spots on the obverse as well as the reverse. Nice luster (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Valu

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1923 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Enchanting golden orange shades coupled with intense mint bloom, makes this a desirable example. A couple of

1923 $20. NGC graded MS-63. A couple copper spots exist on both sides. Appealing golden orange toning. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500.

1923 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Brilliant and refreshingly clean for this issue, with choice flickering luster in the fields and sundrenched g

1923 $20 Saint. ANACS graded MS-61. Untoned. Full rims and golden luster throughout. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300.

1923 $20 St. Gaudens PCGS graded Genuine. PCGS Graded, Our grade is sharpness of AU58 Cleaned (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.

1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Light apricot-gold luster reflects off the near-pristine fields. Keen-edged

1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned. We note a couple minor reverse copper spots. Frosty, as one would look forward to from the gr

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. Frosty with lovely golden toning. Desirable with this precision strike on Liberty and eagle. A gem (PCGS # 91

1924 $20. NGC graded MS-65. Loaded with booming mint luster and grand eye-appeal. A first-class Gem! Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300.

1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Both sides display attractive subdued toning. Well struck from perfect dies, just estimating from the details