Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

$20 St. Gaudens

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1126		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-63. In the opinion of most observers, this is the most beautiful coin of the USA and there is certainly no disagreement from this part of the room. The presently offered specimen has all one would expect of the type in this grade, excellent strike, handsome textured surfaces, lovely golden color and just a very few contact marks. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, working closely with President Roosevelt, only 11,250 were minted of this high relief variety with the date in Roman numerals. If you've been waiting for one in this state of preservation, here's your opportunity (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $25,875
Lot 1127		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. AU-58. We note some scattered faint marks about the rims and light rubbing on the knee. A pleasing example of the most desirable U.S. gold coin (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1128		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. Sharpness of About Uncirculated. Cleaned with some minor marks in the fields. A decent looking hight relief and always in great demand (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 1129		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. AU-50. There are only a few minor contact marks on this lightly cleaned specimen. This appears to be Breen's Collar II variety (B-7360) as the right base of the M in UNUM is ever so slightly higher than the left base (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1130		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. ANACS graded AU Details Net EF-40 Cleaned. This is not an un-attractive coin for the grade. Perhaps used as a pocket piece as it has honest even wear overall. Perfect for a circulated date set of Saints. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1131		1907 $20 St. Gaudens. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice bright and intensely lustrous example (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 1132		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. NGC graded MS-67 Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. A superb satiny mint gem and intensely lustrous. We note a minor mark or two near the bottom of the olive branch, otherwise near perfection. NGC reports 121 in this lofty grade with 16 better (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. Ex Wells Fargo Hoard. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,935
Lot 1133		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Some orangy gold toning remains. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1134		1908 $20 St. Gaudens. No motto. PCGS graded MS-63. Lustrous with a pale orangy gold tinge. Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details	Realized $633
Lot 1135		1909-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A splendid and very choice example of this very scarce date. Well struck with an obverse that is remarkably clean. The lustrous surfaces are quite pleasing with a slight satiny appearance and the light golden-orange color adds to this coin's eye appeal thus our Premium Quality designation. This delightful example is certainly worthy of a premium bid. PCGS reports 120 at this level, 8 in MS-65, 2 in MS-66 and 1 in MS-67 (PCGS # 9152) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 1136		1909-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Full frosty mint bloom with a bit of handsome light tone flanking Miss Liberty (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1137		1910-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Only the slightest evidence of friction is noted (PCGS # 9156) . Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 1138		1911-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-62. Subdued original mint luster over a sharp strike (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1139		1913 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty mint example and lightly toned. PCGS reports 299 in this grade with 143 in MS-64 nd 6 in MS-65 (PCGS # 9161) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1140		1913 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. A sharp strike with subdued mint luster, more brilliant on the reverse. An attractive specimen with just a tiny bit of honest wear on the high points (PCGS # 9161) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $541
Lot 1141		1913-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with good luster and a bit of light tone (PCGS # 9162) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1142		1914-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with considerable, though slightly mellow mint luster. Attractive for the grade (PCGS # 9166) . Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1143		1915 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 P.Q. A well struck example blazing with satiny golden-orange mint bloom luster. The lovely rich surfaces are remarkably free from marks and thus easily qualfies as Premium Quality for the designated grade. Pop of 136 with 20 better by a point (PCGS # 9167) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 1144		1915 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and lustrous. Pop 137 with 20 in 65 (PCGS # 9167) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1145		1915-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Decent strike with satiny luster (PCGS # 9168) . Estimated Value $525 - 575. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1146		1916-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with rich golden orange toning over excellent luster. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1147		1920-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Now offered for your collecting pleasure is one of the rarest and most popular key dates to the Saint Gaudens series. This lovely specimen has a very nice look to it and knowledge of the importance and rarity of the date/mint combination keeps drawing one's gaze, and rightly so as it is so handsome. Walter Breen in his Encycopedia (no. 7395) describes the known survivors as "mostly weakly struck" and Dave Bowers in his study on double eagles describes striking characteristics as "Usually somewhat lightly struck at the lower third of the obverse including the Capitol and the landscape. That being true, and these two fellows knew and know what they're talking about, the present specimen is far above the norm as it is quite well struck. We count five distinct toes on Miss Liberty's left foot and the Capitol building with its columns are clearly visible. The reverse is equally well struck with all the eagle's feathers well defined. The color is pale orange gold with slightly pinkish highlights over very clean surfaces, the whole presenting a most attractive appearance. When Breen published his study in 1988 he thought that the number of specimens extant was about 8 to 12. Bowers lists about 150 certified in all grades, though we can be sure that many of those were resubmissions to either or both of the two main services seeking the highest possible grade. It may be safe to assume that the number of survivors could be in the neighborhood of 80-100, a miniscule supply for one of the most popular series in all of American numismatics. Here's an opportunity to fill an important "hole" in your Saint Gaudens set. Population is 12, with 2 in 65 and one in MS-66 (PCGS # 9171) . Estimated Value $110,000 - 130,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1148		1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A well struck example and intensely lustrous (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1149		1922 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. A sharp strike covered with lovely mint frost and a bit of coppery tone (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1150		1923 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty mint gem example in organish color gold. A fairly common coin at the lower levels of Mint State and decidedly rare in gem condition. PCGS reports 102 with only 2 better by a point (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1151		1923 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-65. Pale orange gold color and quite nicely struck with attractive surfaces. This date is considered to be a common one in average grade, and it is, but not in this choice state when it becomes quite rare. Though the mintage was 566,000, only about 100 gem quality examples have been graded. Pop 102 with only 2 in MS-66 as best (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1152		1923 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty luster with coppery highlights (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1153		1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck, bright and lustrous (PCGS # 9176) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1154		1923-D $20 St. Gaudens. MS-61. Blazing luster on a strong strike and significantly free of any heavy bagging (PCGS # 9176) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1155		1924 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. A lovely Gem, well struck with excellent surfaces and delicate tone over great luster (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1156		1924 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Soft frosty luster on a typically firm strike (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1157		1924 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62. Crisply struck and lustrous (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $570
Lot 1158		1924 $20 St. Gaudens. MS-61. Sharply struck with frosty luster (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1159		1924-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 P.Q. Here is a very choice example that easily qualifies as Premium Quality for the assigned numerical grade. A well struck specimen with excellent frosty surfaces exhibiting mint bloom colors of greenish gold and light rose. The 1924-D is considered one of the medium rarities of the series with most uncirculated specimens having heavy nicks and cuts. This lovely example has a minimum of disturbances thus worthy of a premium bid. PCGS reports 119 at this level with 125 in MS-64, 4 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66 (PCGS # 9178) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 1160		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1161		1925 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. Sharp strike with soft frosty luster (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $656
Lot 1162		1925-S $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-63. A dazzling example with remarkably clean surfaces throughout. The rich golden luster and satiny smooth surfaces is what grabs your attention. A very scarce date that will draw considerable bidder interest. NGC reports 29 in this grade with 9 in MS-64, 1 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66 (PCGS # 9182) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $22,425
Lot 1163		1926 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64. Fully lustrous, pinkish in the centers changing to a pale greenish tinge toword the edges (PCGS # 9183) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1164		1926-D $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck and very choice example of this key date Saint Gaudens issue. The surfaces are nice and frosty and exhibit a delicate touch of natural golden-rose mint bloom color. A very rare and eleusive date that in fact, prior to the mid 1950's when a small handful were found in Europe, this date was considered rarer than the 1927-D. PCGS reports a total of 41 in this grade with 14 in MS-64, 4 in MS-65 and 2 in MS-66 (PCGS # 9184) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1165		1926-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck example of this scarce issue with lustrous surfaces which are lightly toned (PCGS # 9185) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1166		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with excellent luster and surfaces. There is a very light toning streak across the obverse (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1167		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-64 (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1168		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. MS-62. Well struck, fully lustrous with a hint of pink tone and quite free of marks (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1169		1927 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-62 (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1170		1927-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Breen-7411, "very rare." A key date to the Saint Gaudens series. This is a handsome strike for the date/mint combination. One can make out several pillars near the top of the capitol dome and many at the second and third levels and on the reverse the eagle's feathers are full and well defined. The attractive surfaces are honey amber gold in color and contact marks are quite consistent with the grade level, even perhaps somewhat nicer than might be expected. Bowers, in his study of $20 gold coins, rates it "Very rare…highly important" and comments further that "ownership of a fine 1927-S is a badge of accomplishment." Here's a rare opportunity to acquire that "badge" for yourself. Pop 21, with 4 in 64, 5 in 65, 2 in 66 and one in 67 (PCGS # 9188) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $52,900
Lot 1171		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 Star. A stunning richly toned example with intense satiny mint luster throughout. Especially attractive is the presence of luster that bursts off of Liberty's mid-section into the fields. A fabulous double eagle that has never appeared in the numismatic market place since its original purchase directly from the Mint at the time of issue. NGC population is 43. In our last sale a similar example realized $4750. Purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1172		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 star. A stunning richly toned example with intense satiny mint luster throughout. Especially attractive is the presence of luster that bursts off of Liberty's mid-section into the fields. A fabulous double eagle that has never appeared in the numismatic market place since its original purchase directly from the Mint at the time of issue. NGC population is 43. In our last sale a similar example realized $4750. Purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1173		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 star. A stunning richly toned example with intense satiny mint luster throughout. Especially attractive is the presence of luster that bursts off of Liberty's mid-section into the fields. A fabulous double eagle that has never appeared in the numismatic market place since its original purchase directly from the Mint at the time of issue. NGC population is 43. In our last sale a similar example realized $4750. Purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1174		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-66 star. A stunning richly toned example with intense satiny mint luster throughout. Especially attractive is the presence of luster that bursts off of Liberty's mid-section into the fields. A fabulous double eagle that has never appeared in the numismatic market place since its original purchase directly from the Mint at the time of issue. NGC population is 43. In our last sale a similar example realized $4750. Purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1175		1928 $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-66. Here is a stunning example of a truly superb gem Saint. The thick golden luster radiates throughout. Purchased directly from the U.S. Mint in 1928 (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Eastern Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415

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