Lot 1837
1925-D $20 St. Gaudens. NGC graded MS-64. As in the instance of the 1924-D double eagle, the Denver delivery of 1925 also had its rarity ranking readjusted since the mid-20th century by the emergence of a few small hoards overseas. While both dates are similar in overall rarity, the edge in high grades goes to the 1925-D. We only rarely offer a near-Gem, and these get snapped up quickly. Typically well struck for the issue, the devices rise boldly above the fields with solid overall detail. The luster is frosty in quality, and the surfaces are bathed in original orange-gold to pale pinkish-gold color. A small mark is seen on the sun rays to the left of Liberty; this is the only meaningful pedigree marker. Pop 94; 8 finer, 7 in 65, and 1 in 66 (PCGS # 9181) .
Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000.
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