1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-67 (PCGS).Simply outstanding quality and eye appeal for this otherwise readily obtainable double eagle issue. The surfaces are highly lustrous with a smooth, frosty texture that borders on pristine. Predominantly golden-orange in color, both sides reveal splashes of pinkish-apricot iridescence in the centers -- very attractive. Full striking detail with razor sharp design elements rounds out a truly impressive list of physical attributes for this captivating Superb Gem.The 1924 is one of several post-1916 issues in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series that was exported in quantity. This is fortunate for todays collectors since the coins that were shipped overseas escaped the fate of contemporary gold coins that remained in federal vaults -- mass destruction through melting in 1937. Widely represented in repatriations beginning in the mid to late 20th century, the 1924 has become one of the most plentiful Saint-Gaudens double eagles. Mint State examples abound in numismatic circles, although we caution bidders that at the Superb Gem level even this otherwise common issue develops into a significant condition rarity. A significant bidding opportunity that will appeal to advanced collectors.
