1924-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-64 (NGC). A supremely attractive Choice Mint State example of this elusive late date Saint-Gaudens $20 gold issue. Vivid color in deep orange-apricot blends with full, satin to softly frosted luster. Both sides are well struck for the issue with all major features boldly to sharply rendered. Originally and nicely preserved, this significant near-Gem will have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced 20th century gold cabinet.<p>The 1924-S is one of several mintmarked double eagles from the Roaring Twenties that was exported in limited quantities, most of the 2,927,500 pieces struck retained in federal vaults until destroyed through melting in 1937. During the middle decades of the 20th century this issue was regarded as a major numismatic rarity, but today several hundred examples are known, most repatriated from European and other bank holdings. Superior to most survivors, this impressive piece combines absolute and condition scarcity and is sure to see spirited bidding among astute numismatists. PCGS# 9179. NGC ID: 26G9. From the Jones Collection.
