Liberty $20--Prooflikes?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by elgeedublu, Oct 15, 2014.

  1. elgeedublu

    elgeedublu New Member

    Hi, I used to collect U.S. coins, and am now considering a return to them, particularly gold. One topic that I always wondered about, but never really had a chance to ask anyone about 20 years ago, was the relative frequency of prooflikes in the Liberty $20 series. So, now that we have forums and Coin Talk, may I ask collectors of this series--what would you say is a "typical" percentage (if there is such a thing) of prooflike uncirculated Libertys for relatively common dates? 5%? 10%? Higher? Does the percentage vary widely by mint? Are there many specialist collectors of these prooflike coins? I haven't really seen much literature on them--is there any? I used to own a prooflike 1899-S that really had a deep cameo contrast between Liberty and the fields, which I thought was very unusual at the time, but again, this was 20 years ago, and I had far fewer examples available for comparison. Anyway, I'd like to hear any thoughts on this topic from gold collectors....thanks!
     
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  3. josh's coins

    josh's coins Well-Known Member

    I don't think there is a universal percentage here. So I'd like to refer you to @LostDutchman he has been a dealer for the majority of his lifespan and he may be able to provide you with the knowledge you seek.

    In the meantime here is a new saint guadens I bought yesturday.
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  4. xGAJx

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    saint *gaudens
     
  5. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    very low %'age of PL's.
     
  6. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    Some late date $20 libs come PL... but not many. I can't recall ever seeing one in a PL holder.
     
  7. KoinJester

    KoinJester Well-Known Member

    Can't look right now but I think there was a couple Saddle Ridge PL's
     
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  8. elgeedublu

    elgeedublu New Member

    Thanks for your reply. I did happen to notice this week that there are several prooflike $20s on eBay in holders from NGC and ANACS designated "PL"; if the link works, here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1894-S-20-D...15?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item4ad35988d7. I have never seen a "PL" designated PCGS holder, however; perhaps they do not designate coins as such.
     
  9. elgeedublu

    elgeedublu New Member

    Beautiful coin....a Saint is also on my hit list! Looks like a nice strike. I just bought the Garrett/Guth book, and am poring over it trying to select the ideal date/mint for my budget.......
     
  10. KoinJester

    KoinJester Well-Known Member

  11. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I have seen perhaps a few dozen P/L gold Libs of all denominations in both PCGS and NGC holders, although only NGC designates them as such, as far as I know.

    There are some pretty surprising dates, and then some rather common dates among those I've seen, but I don't recall any particular date as being "readily available".
     
  12. mill rat41

    mill rat41 Member

    With just a bit of searching, 1904 $20s can be found prooflike. They bring a premium, but unless they are graded at least 62 the eye appeal suffers. The prooflike fields show every little hit and scuff.
     
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