Lot 1944
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 scratch. A nice example. For the obverse design Saint-Gaudens (always with the hyphen between the words, for he was no Saint) chose his earlier standing figure known as Fame, originally depicted on the Sherman Victory monument erected earlier in the decade at the Grand Army Plaza in Central Park, New York City. Some modifications were made, but the goddess remains essentially the same. In the background is a miniature of the United States Capitol building and around a glory of rays of the sun. The coins were struck in high relief on the Mint's hydraulic medal press and are masterpieces of coin design.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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| Realized $9,200 |
