Best Looking Saint-Gaudens At MS65/64 Level ?

Just curious...why do you say that the strike is "flawless" and the luster is "literally dripping off the coin." ?

I don't necessarily disagree with you, I think this could be a case of the pictures NOT doing justice to the coin.

 

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How can you have wear unless you circulate, and by definition if it's circulated it has to fall into AU or lower ?

Do you have a link on PCGS stating that coins with wear can be as high as MS67 ?

 

With the $20 St. Gaudens, you can get wear from stacking the coins, which was common practice when the coins were counted.

 

I'll join in for this coin. I agree about the strike and luster both being fantastic on this one. They both help the coin. The color shows originality, but if you don't find it attractive, don't tell yourself that the number on the holder means you have to (cf. the technicolor $20 Liberty in 67 that Legend was selling). The booming luster hides the couple chopped rays and other marks that would make me say no to a higher grade.

 

A lot of people like the 1920s strikes. A few if them can be had pretty cheap, too (1924, 1925, 1927).

Well. Relatively cheap.

 

I wonder if the coin presses changed much from 1907 up to the mid-1920's to acount for better strikes.

 

I believe in progress in making the dies and the way they were prepared.
The "machines" stayed the same in these 20 years.

 

If you are interested in this subject, pick up a copy of Roger Burdette's "From Mine to Mint." It discusses all of the technology the mint used and the process for making the coins, literally from raw ore to struck coin. Fascinating, thoroughly researched, and extremely informative reference.

 

I got it, autographed too I believe, have to get back to reading it.

Trying to read a BUNCH of books before FUN.

Correction...trying to FINISH a bunch of books before FUN !!

 

PCGS has never seen a 23-D it didn't like so be careful on condition.
CAC likes them also and will bump for luster so again, watch condition closely.

That being said, The 23-D is probably the greatest low budget toner.
Post WWI coins are generally more shiny than pre-1920
You are right about the 11-D being priced right but not much in the way of toning or luster.

24 through 28 can be fun but finding a toner will take some devotion.

My set of saints https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/go...ulation-strikes-1907-1932/publishedset/170023

 

How do I find ARTICLES written for CT that lead on the front page, like one written on Saints by JohnMilton ?

Can't find it/them using the SEARCH function.

 

For reference, this is a nice 14-S in a PCGS MS65+ CAC holder:

 

The ones on the front page are "Featured" articles. I don't think there's any way to search for just featured articles. If you know who wrote it, you can search for only threads by that person.

 

Nice set!

 

I'm partial to "no motto" issues myself. Historically more interesting. A nice 64 can be had only a little over melt.

 

I was happy to score this well struck common date MS65 Saint several years ago. Many of the 1908 MS65 Saints I've seen are softly struck or struck from well worn dies. Quality of strike should be a strong consideration before shelling out money .