MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. High Relief. Flat Rim. MS-64 (PCGS).Captivating golden yellow surfaces with a razor sharp strike and full satin luster. The in hand appearance is superior even for the assigned grade, this beautiful coin knocking on the door of a full Gem Mint State rating. One of several opportunities in this sale for the advanced gold enthusiast to acquire a high quality example of this classic double eagle type, the coin offered here is particularly appealing as a representative of the scarcer Flat Rim variant. Noted in the numismatic community as early as 1908, the Flat Rim variety is thought to comprise only one-third of the 12,367-coin mintage for the MCMVII High Relief double eagle. Examples are often acquired alongside their Wire Rim counterparts by collectors seeking to assemble a complete set of circulation strike Saint-Gaudens twenties.
