1924-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). A pleasing example of this elusive date with antique-gold color throughout and a hint of greenish-gold at the rims. Despite the fact that nearly three million of these were coined by the ever efficient San Francisco Mint, this effort went into catastrophic reverse in the mid 1930s when virtually the entire mintage was melted back into bar form. Perhaps 1,000 of these survived in all grades, most likely tucked away in European bank vaults while the melting storm swept over our nation. Solid eye appeal for the modest assigned grade. PCGS# 9179. NGC ID: 26G9.<p><strong>To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=the+Augustana+Collection&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Augustana Collection.
