1908-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). A second elusive Mint State 1908-S double eagle, this specimen exhibits vividly patinated reddish-orange surfaces, sharply struck devices, and full mint luster. The tiny production figure for the 1908-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle was caused by delays in preparation of dies and segmented toggle collar for the San Francisco Mint. The presses did not have enough clearance for the new collar and even though the necessary materials were sent to the California facility in March, it would not be until mid September that the double eagles were finally produced and delivered. Even then, complaints about stacking irregularities with the new coins prompted the mint to temporarily suspend production after only 22,000 were struck at San Francisco, very few of which exist in any quantity. Certain to be a highlight of any specialist cabinet of twentieth century gold coins.
