Asking for some double eagle observations

Never understood why people go gaga over the 1908 NM double eagle, it's the COMMON variety for that year

 

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If you aren't building a set & never intend to sell it, I suppose it would be fine.
One person here referred to it as "old bullion"

I got a 1908-D Motto because I was so tired of looking at 1908-NM coins, even though I took a 2 point hit on my set score.

 

I’d love to see your set.

 

Some high grade common date $20 are fetching astounding prices at auction. For example look at this 1904 PCGS $20 in MS65 with a "green bean" sticker that recently sold for $22,500.00 at Great Collections.

 

Someone must think this 1904 is a 65+ or 66. That is crazy money for that coin. I have a 1904 64+ CAC. I guess I won't be upgrading to 65 any time soon.

 

WLH22, I totally agree with you. There is no way to justify the price spent on this $20 gold coin. I'm actually surprised this coin got a "green Bean" sticker considering the abrasions on Liberty's cheek & neck, & the weakness of the hair on top of her head. The last two bidders #11 & 12 went crazy on this lot.

 

I agree Al. Green Beans on Liberty's are a true rarity compared to other coins. In hand this must be a really nice coin but still that is a lot of money. I guess someone wanted the Old Green holder and the Green Bean.

 

Here it is...
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/go...ulation-strikes-1907-1932/publishedset/170023
I'm working on the 1927 & 1928 right now.

I found a MS65 1928 that is absolutely beautiful and under graded by a full number for $1590.
I'm not worried about getting a MS66 out of it.

PCGS got my 1927 today in an old NGC holder and I hope it crosses at MS66 but it's gonna be a close one. *Yipes*
If it bombs out, I can CAC & + it at MS65 and break even in a PCGS holder.
(People are CAC crazy these days)

 

As a long term collector of double eagles, dependent upon your choice of design, I'd suggest a 1904 Liberty PCGS MS62 CAC, or a 1924 St. Gaudens PCGS MS63 CAC.

Either of the coins can eventually be acquired at a competitive price for what is generally a "value" coin, respected by most, eliminating the BS haggling upon selling.

The 1924 generally will be a more preferred coin when selling.

JMHO

 

I love the Liberty Head double Eagles. I only buy common dates mostly for the bullion. There is something about holding the coin that makes me feel tingly. The reeded edge is a lot cooler than the St. Gaudens. Of course holding it correctly. With that said .9675oz of gold is a good start. I would go with a 64 common date if I wanted something graded.

 

Here is my pic for a 50/50 coin.
(50% intrinsic value & 50% numismatic value)
It's 4th hardest in a date set.
This one will CAC in MS64 (I think)
It is VERY nice for the grade!
https://www.apmex.com/product/155605/1909-s-20-saint-gaudens-gold-double-eagle-ms-64-pcgs
I'm a collector, not a dealer, so I'm only interested in improving my set.
Not making $$$$

BTW...I think the mark on her forehead is an artifact of the photo.
I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

 

That is really a helluva collecting project! Congratulations.

 

Here is what my Type III Liberty $20 looks like. Is there any chance it could win a "green Bean"?

 

It looks very nice to me but my knowledge is limited to about a dozen saints MS63-66.
When you consider coin collecting as a whole, that isn't much

 

As a normal CAC collector submitter of that type coin who has had many MS65 double eagles submitted/rejected, I would say "no bean" based on the discontinuities in the fields and devices. Relatively, it isn't that expensive to submit, and you may be surprised.

I've generally found that the properly graded + coins receive a bean. You would probably have received a bean if that coin would have been graded MS64+.

JMHO

 

I believe you'll find it to be the inexpensive NM coin of that type. I've many myself.

Try finding the elusive quoted inexpensive 1908 or 1908-D MOTTO.

JMHO

 

OK, I've got a quiz for fellow collectors of gold $20 Liberty coins. Guess the grade & I'll reveal the whole slab tomorrow. Good Luck.

 

Nicely struck, good mint luster, but storage hasn't been so kind to her. Not having her in my hand I grade her at MS64, lord only knows what the TPG's gave her. Overall a nice coin!

 

63+

 

And the 1913 is although very rare in MS65 or better