1911 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation.This example offers outstanding quality and eye appeal for an underrated condition rarity in the early Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. Softly frosted luster mingles with warm medium gold patina on surfaces that are as nice as would be expected for the assigned grade. The strike is razor sharp and the eye appeal will please even the most discerning gold enthusiast. With only 197,250 pieces produced, the 1911 has one of the lowest mintages among circulation strike issues of this type. Even so, its scarcity relative to most other issues in this series is not widely recognized outside of a small group of Saint-Gaudens double eagle enthusiasts. On the other hand, enough Mint State examples have been repatriated from foreign bank hoards in recent decades that the 1911 is relatively available in grades up to and including MS-64. Beginning at the MS-65 level, however, the situation changes and the conditionally rare nature of this issue comes to the fore. As one of the finest examples that we have offered recently, this premium quality Gem represents an important bidding opportunity for astute gold collectors.PCGS Population: 48; 25 finer (MS-67 finest).
