This premium Choice example of the fabled High Relief MCMVII double eagle makes a strong visual impression. Both sides exhibit gorgeous medium gold patina that mingles nicely with vibrant satin luster. The strike is full, as would be expected, and the coin has obviously been preserved with great care over the years. This would make an impressive inclusion in world class cabinet. Numismatists have coveted the High Relief MCMVII double eagles from the outset. When these pieces entered commercial channels through the sub-treasuries and large banking institutions, the coins were eagerly acquired and received almost universal acclaim. Very few of the coins entered circulation but rather were retained as numismatic art and very quickly premiums were attached to them, up to $30 per piece. As interest waned in the 1920s, the coins carried little if any premium and many did light duty in circulation. Almost certainly more than a few ended up in the great Treasury melts of the 1930s. The High Relief coins became more popular starting in the 1940s and have maintained their position near the top of any collector s wish list ever since. As testimony to the timeless nature of Saint-Gaudens design, it was selected for the American Eagle gold bullion coins in 1986. Approximately half of the original coins are available for a new generation to appreciate. The Flat Rim feature was noted in the numismatic community as early as 1908 and has been frequently collected as a separate variety. Even early on, the Flat Rim double eagle s comparative scarcity has earned it a premium above the more available Wire Rim variety. While a substantial proportion of the original production are extant, demand far outstrips supply. Examples are especially desirable at the Choice level. For the numismatist seeking to add an example of the High Relief issue, this beauty would make a fine acquisition. ， Est. $20,000-$30,000
