Lot 3364
1914-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice, fresh-looking example of this condition-rarity, featuring a nice strike and and choice surfaces. Although this date is readily available in circulated grades, it becomes scarce in Mint State and rare at the MS-64 level. In MS-65, the 1914-S Eagle becomes a great rarity and none have been graded finer than MS-65 by PCGS. PCGS reports 65 at this level, with only 10 finer (all MS-65, as previously mentioned).
The Indian Head motif was Saint-Gaudens' favored design for the $20 gold piece, but he was over-ruled by his benefactor, President Teddy Roosevelt, who preferred the striding image of Liberty. Interestingly enough, the sole example of an Indian Head $20 in gold (the former Judd-1776, now Judd-1905) was most likely created by Charles Barber! (PCGS # 8877) Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000
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