Lot 2694
1927-S $20 St. Gaudens. PCGS graded MS-63. Fully lustrous with rich mint bloom colors on both sides. A very scarce date, particularly so this choice. Throw away the mintage figures on this date, as virtually all were melted. Perhaps 250 are known today per the Bowers Double Eagles guide book (Breen estimated only 15, but that seems comical with today's Population Reports helping to expand our knowledge). This coin has mint fresh luster and is well struck, although a bit weak at the extreme edge (on the reverse only), common on San Francisco double eagles of this period. A handful of unobtrusive marks, including a few on the flight-feathers, does not detract in the least from the overall eye appeal. In conclusion, an impressive coin for the MS63 grade, and one that will please most collectors since it is well preserved with choice color. Pop 25; 13 finer (PCGS # 9188) .
Estimated Value $40,000 - 44,000.
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