Anyone buying? 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief $20 Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set

What a beaut! *drool*

 

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The gold one is nice but the silver metal is a hard pass. The reverse looks amateurish.

 

The coin has probably passed down from one generation to another. It’s doubtful that a non collector would have acquired a 1907 High Relief back then. I have read that the coin sold for a premium over face value almost from the day it was issued.

 

From what Ive read, this is not good, especially when you paid for overnight shipping.



Ive seen on other forums, people have received coins already (not my coins or picture)

 

Yes, they were a super-hot item as you probably know. Price popped to $35 for pristine MCMVII's in early-1908 since so many were controlled by the sub-Treasuries and high-end banks.

But the price fell over time....by the early-1920's they could be had for $25 or even less.

 

From $35 in 1908 to $25 in the 1920s. Typical for modern junk.

 

The G$20 I posted above is one of three gold coins that I inherited from Mom's side of the family. So it was the 1907 G$20, 1908 G$10 and another 1908 G$10. All three were mounted in bezels and on chains. The bezels and chains were gold as well. One of the G$10 coins showed heavy wear from actually being worn as a necklace. The other two don't look like they were worn as a necklace as much.

 

10% premiums for non-pristine coins....$22-$23.

 

Lots of gold coins back then were used as jewelry ornaments.

 

The coins have landed!

St Gaudens looks perfect, 250th privy doesnt take focus away from the coin, its very subtle. Silver medal has 2 scuffs below the eagles head near the lightning bolts/sun rays.

In hand it is a very impressive coin, and seemed to be normal size at first glance....until i pulled out an original Saint. I haven't looked at mine in a few years, and I don't remember them being so big. Very happy with the purchase and to own a high relief Saint! Will most likely grade the gold and hope for a 70, sell the silver.

Last pic is comparison between
1986 AGE - (2026)1907 HR SaintG. - 1908 SaintG.



Really liked this shot of the high relief.


1986 AGE - (2026)1907 HR Saint - 1908 Saint