1911 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle AU-58 NGC Sharp Strike & Great Luster
This one is so, so, close to UNC. It might make it on a resubmission to another service if one were so inclined. Really amazing luster in hand, the pictures don't do it justice.
Are you looking for a stunning gold coin to add to your collection or investment portfolio? This coin is a rare and beautiful example of the most popular gold coin in American history, designed by the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This coin has a sharp strike and great luster, making it an attractive and eye-catching piece.
This coin has a high gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces, making it a valuable and tangible asset. This coin has a low mintage of only 197,250, making it scarce and desirable among collectors and investors. This coin has a rich history and artistic design, featuring the iconic image of Lady Liberty striding forward with a torch and an olive branch, and a majestic flying eagle on the reverse. This coin is certified by NGC as AU-58, meaning it has only slight wear on the highest points of the design, and retains most of its original mint luster. ## What is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle? It is widely considered to be the most beautiful coin ever produced by the United States Mint, and one of the greatest achievements of American numismatic art. The coin was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, a famous sculptor who was commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt to create a new and more artistic design for the nation's coins. The coin features a full-length figure of Liberty walking confidently toward the sun, holding a torch and an olive branch in her hands. The reverse depicts a soaring eagle above a radiant sun. The edge of the coin has the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" inscribed in raised letters.## What is the 1911 Double Eagle? The 1911 Double Eagle is one of the dates in the Saint-Gaudens series that was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It has a relatively low mintage of only 197,250 coins, compared to some other dates that have millions of coins produced. The 1911 Double Eagle is also known for having a sharp strike and great luster, making it one of the more attractive coins in the series.
The 1911 Double Eagle is valued by collectors and investors for its rarity, beauty, and gold content. ## How to Grade This Coin? This coin has been graded by NGC as AU-58, which stands for About Uncirculated 58. This means that the coin has only slight wear on the highest points of the design, such as Liberty's hair, breast, knee, and foot, and the eagle's wing tips. The coin also retains most of its original mint luster, which gives it a bright and shiny appearance.
The coin has no major marks or scratches that detract from its appeal. The coin is encapsulated in a protective holder with a label that displays its grade and certification number.
PCGS COINFACTS estimates that only 14,000 coins of this year and mint survive in any grade, with perhaps half of those mint or near mint such as this one. It's a truly rare and high quality example of the Saint Gaudens series. This coin is a great addition to any collection or investment portfolio. It is also a perfect gift for any occasion.This is the actual coin you will receive. I HAVE SEVERAL COUPONS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF.