1924 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS65

Because of the significant number of coins certified and graded by the major grading services, this attractive gem 1924 $20 Saint is being offered by AUCM at an excellent price.

Jeff Garrett writes, "Much of Europe was in financial distress around this time [1924] and large quantities of this [date] were sent overseas for international banking transactions. Many sat there for decades and large numbers continue to find their way back to the United States each year.... the abundance of coins available makes this a great candidate for a type coin of the issue." NGC has graded 39,646 as MS65 with 7,085 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue in MS65 as $3,200.00.

Gold specialist David Akers writes, "The 1924 is the most common issue of the Saint-Gaudens series. In fact, it is by far the most common issue of the four 20th century gold series....the typical 1924 is very sharply struck and fully frosty with very good to excellent luster. The color is usually a light to medium orange gold..."

Painting of Augustus Saint-Gaudens by Kenyon Cox; he was the artist-medalist who created the spectacular coin design on the Double Eagle series (1907-1933).