1909/8 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. FS-301. MS-64 (PCGS).This gorgeous near-Gem boasts frosty mint luster, deep rose-orange patina and uncommonly smooth surfaces. A highly significant variety, the 1909/8 double eagle is the only overdate in the four popular 20th century U.S. Mint gold series. While repatriations from foreign bank hoards have made low end Uncirculated coins relatively obtainable, the variety remains scarce in Choice Mint State and rare any finer. For the assigned grade, it is difficult for us to imagine a more appealing coin than this handsome near-Gem.