Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $20 St. Gaudens 1907-1914

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2586		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief. NGC graded Proof 64 PQ. A stunning example of America's most beautiful design in the ultimate proof condition! A specimen exceedingly close to gem condition with an original oily-gold sheen mixed with gorgeous straw-yellow coloration. The high relief nature of this design is so spectacular in this state of preservation that it is hard to put the coin down during viewing, the eye's naturally being drawn to the beauty. While the obverse displays some light hairlines, this is the only evidence of human intervention on this pinnacle of American, and worldwide, numismatic design. In fact, the raised die polish lines are so bold that the hairlines almost disappear when viewed with only 3x magnification. All surfaces shift with an intact skin of mint frost. A coin that will forever stand as one of the finest designs for numismatics throughout modern and ancient history! This fresh proof Saint Gaudens' double eagle last saw the numismatic marketplace as Lot # 2198 of the Superior Sale of the 1872 Amazonian Gold Pattern Set in October of 1990 where it brought $34,100. Today it is still housed in the same old NGC holder with the lot tag still on the back. NGC population of 51 in this grade with 37 finer. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. Ex-Superior, October 7-9, 1990, Lot # 2198. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $103,500
Lot 2587		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. EF-40. A pleasing circulated example of this Classic U.S. coin. An old light cleaning left hairlines in the fields that have retoned with some faint rose toning. Mark free on most of Liberty's legs except for one small tick on Liberty's left leg. The eagle's left wing has an old curved scratch at the upper portion. Pleasant "as-is" and very collectible in this grade. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 2588		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NCS graded Very Fine Improperly Cleaned. Rich gold surfaces have the remnants of heavy hairlines from an improper cleaning. A rim bump is noted around 5:00 on the obverse. The perfect coin for someone seeking a High Relief example at the basal value level. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 2589		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, flat rim. PCGS graded MS-63. Beautiful yellow golden surfaces with completely intact skin and luster. Delicate die swirls at the tips of the sun rays on both obverse and reverse. A tiny horizontal tick mark on the upper thigh of Liberty's right leg. The eagle is completely untouched and pristine. The reverse quality of this piece is close to gem condition while the obverse has a faint hairline scuff from the border to just underneath the L of LIBERTY. The overall eye appeal of this coin is very "PQ" and we are sure heavy bidding will follow this example. The flat edge variety of Augustus Saint Gaudens famous design is significantly more rare the wire edge and regularly receives a premium in the numismatic marketplace. PGCS has graded 98 in MS-63 with a total of 84 finer. (PCGS # 9136) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $25,875
Lot 2590		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, flat rim Double Eagle. ANACS graded MS-62. Well struck and shimmering with intense frosty mint luster. We totally agree with the grade and recommend this high relief to any collector seeking a quality Mint State specimen without spending a fortune. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 2591		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Do not let the typically encountered weak strike fool you. This beauty is very, very close to gem condition. Deep orange highlights are embedded in the lustrous surfaces. A very sharp example with lovely color (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2592		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded MS-64. Enchanting deep yellow gold with fantastic luster. Light strike weakness on stars below gown at 6:00. Always popular as a first year of issue coin from one of America's most popular gold coin series (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 2593		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty greenish gold surfaces with very few abrasions. We would have to say this piece is quite choice for the MS-64 level (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2594		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. AU-55. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 2595		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-64. Deep orange-gold surfaces with fantastic eye appeal. While relatively available in most grades, this issue is important as a type coin due to the production of No Motto and With Motto double eagles in 1908. Housed in an older NGC holder. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2596		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. A frosty and near-gem example of this "No Motto" Saint. This example seems very choice for the assigned grade and the cataloguer can really find no reason to not consider this a gem. The dies of the No Motto Saint series were flattened and the result is a coin that always appears yo have a strike weakness (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2597		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. More sharpness than normally seen from these No Motto dies. A lustrous and appealing near-gem (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $720
Lot 2598		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-62. All three coins are fresh and undipped. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 2599		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful orange gold and lustrous example that is very close to gem quality. Only a tiny hairline scratch left of hair in left field is worth mentioning. Surfaces are clean and the eye appeal is lovely. Note that the mintmark is tilted to the left within the rays (PCGS # 9143) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2600		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Housed in an old green holder. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $874
Lot 2601		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. SEGS graded MS-63. While the mintage of this With Motto double eagle was only 156,359, it is only a conditional rarity in grades of MS-64 and above. Akers pointed out that due to the addition of the motto "In God We Trust" on the reverse, the dies had to be strengthened, leading to the typical 1908 With Motto issue having a strong strike. Lustrous and possessing strong eye appeal. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2602		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded MS-63. A mintage of only 156,359 and an issue that becomes quite scarce in MS-64. This choice MS-63 example has robust orange gold color and uninterrupted luster. A very pleasing example for one needing a "With Motto" Saint for their collection (PCGS # 9147) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,163
Lot 2603		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. An absolutely stunning piece that highlights every characteristic that one would hope to see on this issue. The entire obverse and reverse surfaces are almost entirely flawless except the lightest hairlines found in the obverse fields. Slightly granular surfaces have beautiful rich gold color with hints of rose and olive hues. David Akers, U.S. gold specialist, noted that this issue was considered a seriously underrated coin from this series until a hoard surfaced and made examples in the near-gem and MS-65 grades relatively available. Still, it is quite hard to ever locate a coin with as much eye appeal and originality as the present offering (PCGS # 9148) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2604		1908-D $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Minor hairlines over original coloration. The high points do display some light discoloration. Well struck and lustrous. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. Estimated Value $925 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2605		1908-S $20 St. Gaudens. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. The 1908-S is a rare issue within the Saint Gaudens series and the specimen offered here in its beautiful condition is an enormous rarity! Completely pristine and satiny surfaces with uninterrupted luster. All detail is sharp and this spectacular coin is exceedingly close to the gem category. With a mintage of only 22,000, the 1908-S double eagle is always popular and consistently enjoys strong demand. With choice AU examples bringing near $5000, we are certain this pristine piece will bring intense bidding and top dollar. Identified by a light, horizontal hairline scratch across legs above knees. Population of 42 with 10 in 65, 7 in 66 and 4 in 67 (PCGS # 9149) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $26,450
Lot 2606		1908-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62 PQ. A scarce to rare San Francisco issue of which only 22,000 pieces were minted. In mint state, the 1908-S is very tough and is in strong demand. The grade distribution in mint state is pretty even, with on average less than 20 graded by NGC per grade. In gem condition, the 1908-S is straight up rare! A well struck coin with orange-gold surfaces. Luster is abundant and only a few wispy hairlines exist in the fields. A short tick is found on Liberty's gown. NGC population 31 with 43 finer. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 2607		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. While this issue has been widely recognized as an undervalued date. While examples can be readily found up to the MS-63 grade, MS-64's are seriously scarce and gems are very rare and very expensive. The present example is a nice coin for the grade and represents good value as only a fraction of 1909 Philadelphia $20's exist in MS63 compared to other Saint issues. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 9150) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2608		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. One the scarcer issues from the Philadelphia Mint. Only 161,282 were minted and this figure includes the overdates. Very lustrous and displaying the perfect gold color. Akers considered this issue marginally scarcer than the 1914. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2609		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Rich yellow gold coloration with luster that is of choice uncirculated quality. Slightly granular surfaces and well struck. There are two diagonal tick marks, equal in size, on the breast of Liberty. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9150) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 2610		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. 9 over 8. PCGS graded MS-62. This is the only overdate issue from the Saint Gaudens double eagle coinage. The overdate on the present example is extremely bold and can be seen with the naked eye. The luster and originality of this piece are reminiscent of a 63+ coin but there are some light abrasions and hairlines. A very choice example of an always popular issue (PCGS # 9151) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2611		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. 9 over 8. NGC graded MS-60. The only overdate issue of the Saint Gaudens Series. This example has a choice, frosty eye appeal. A few wispy hairlines on the obverse but for the most part, finer than the assigned grade. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2612		1909 $20 St. Gaudens. 9 over 8. PCGS graded AU-58. A very flashy example of the only overdate issue from this series! Always comes with the "flat" look of the No Motto Saints due to the fact that this issue was produced from left over 1908 No Motto dies (PCGS # 9151) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2613		Choice Mint State 1909-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Pleasing frosty surfaces with soft hints of rose toning. Very lustrous and appealing and only scattered small abrasions are found in the fields. There is a patch of raised die swirl lines just around the mintmark. Absolutely no hairlines in the fields and choice for the grade. A hoard that was dispersed made this previously rare date much more available up to the MS63 level. The condition of this piece is significantly finer than the average MS-63 and should be considered rare rather than just scarce. PCGS has graded 104 in MS-63, 98 in MS-64, 7 in MS-65, 2 in MS-66 and a single MS-67 as finest (PCGS # 9152) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 2614		1909-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. A mixture of rose and orange gold surfaces. Quite lustrous with only a single scratch in the right obverse field to note. With a mintage of only 52,500, it took a hoard discovery to reduce the status of this issue from that of a major rarity. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2615		1909-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A choice example of this common Saint Gaudens issue. Medium orange color with frosty and lustrous surfaces. The fields and devices are near-gem and the luster rolls uninterrupted from the fields up Liberty's legs. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder and only 79 have been graded in MS-65 (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2616		1910 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Unbroken and original luster. Pleasing coloration. Housed in an old NGC holder. Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2617		1910 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 (PCGS # 9154) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2618		1910 and 1911 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. The originality of both pieces is undisturbed in any way and we think you will find these Saints very choice for the grade. Both are housed in old PCGS green label holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9154) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 2619		1910-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A well struck and choice example with soft, satiny surfaces and rose gold coloration. Well struck and very close to gem status. The 1910-D is an issue that is readily available from the Saint Gaudens series and a choice MS-64 or gem specimen is the ideal grade for purchase. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 9155) . Estimated Value $700 - 775. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 2620		1910-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Extremely lustrous with a small scuff near the left border. Original and flashy. Estimated Value $600 - 630. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2621		1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. The 1910-S is an issue that is readily available in all grades up to the gem level. Several large hoards of this date have led to the availability in lower mint state grades, but in gem condition, the 1910-S quickly becomes a different type of beast. Survival rates in gem condition are very small and a correctly graded gem is quite a feat to find. The present piece has strong detail, unmarked devices and pleasing lustrous fields. The lightest hint of iridescent toning exists on Liberty's legs. On the reverse, the only mark to note is a diagonal nick in the mid-portion of the eagle's left wing. PCGS has graded 48 in MS-65, 3 in MS-66, 7 in MS-67 and a single MS-68 as finest (PCGS # 9156) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 2622		1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Original frost still exists on both obverse and reverse. Small scuffs on the high points of the gown but the fields, luster and eye appeal are of a higher grade (PCGS # 9156) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2623		1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. A choice San Francisco "Saint" with a touch of reflectivity to the fields. Rich gold coloration, bordering on light orange gold. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2624		1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and lustrous (PCGS # 9156) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2625		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. A flashy yellow gold example with lustrous and pristine fields. This is Breen-7383 which exhibits a strongly doubled mintmark. A variety that Breen described as "rare" and one that must be exceedingly rare in such a superb gem grade. Saints in MS-66 are always in demand and we are certain the sophisticated gold specialist will enjoy the opportunity to acquire this much scarcer variety (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 2626		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A common issue from this popular double eagle series. Well struck with finely granular surfaces and crisp luster (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2627		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A wholesome and original golden near-gem example. One of the most common issues from the Saint Gaudens Series (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2628		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A common date from the Saint Gaudens Series. This coin has a touch more eye appeal than generally seen on the average '11-D. Rose gold and orange gold color with finely granular surfaces. The luster is crisp and found evenly throughout. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2629		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Nice and satiny. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2630		1911-D $20 Gold St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2631		1911-D and 1914-D $20 Gold St. Gaudens. PCGS graded Each MS-62. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2632		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. A common issue from the Saint Gaudens Series but this coin is excessively brilliant and flashy. Obviously and upgrade an housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $475 - 525. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2633		1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich orange gold surfaces with crisp radial luster. Well struck as one would expect for a 1911-S issue. A light, original film has settled over some of the obverse but is not hiding any hairlines or marks and could easily be removed. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9159) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2634		1911-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. Housed in an old NGC holder and worthy of close inspection. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2635		1912 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Slight abrasions coupled with almost gem quality luster. Akers pointed out that the 1912 is the most sharply struck Philadelphia issue from 1907-1915 and one can see that quality on this example. The details of the Capitol building can be seen with the naked eye. A slightly better date that is quite scarce to rare above the MS-63 grade level (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185

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