Lot 1401
1921. PCGS graded MS-61. Scarce key date. Identifiable by a few marks through both of Liberty's legs above and below the knees depending on which leg you are looking at. Without this we suppose the grade would be two points higher since the surface condition is decidedly choice, the luster glows. A worldly measure of pouring satin-frosted luster livens up the wide expanse of detail on this key date 1921. The fields are for all intents and purposes naturally toned, while the strike is intrepid enough to call for special mention on what is sometimes a poorly made year.
In terms of total pieces in collectors' hands, the 1921 is the fourth rarest issue in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle set after the 1907 Extremely High Relief, 1927-D, and 1933. Although there are a fair number of 1921 double eagles in collectors' hands, the issue is difficult to locate in Mint condition. It is believed most of the 528,500 pieces produced at the Philadelphia Mint this year were melted. An offering of considerable importance to 20th century gold specialist Pop 21; 9 in 63; 3 in 64; 3 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 9172) .
Estimated Value $80,000 - 90,000.
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