1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).This lovely coin displays original golden-apricot color on both sides and is well struck and technically superior in every respect. The 1913 Saint-Gaudens double eagle has the sixth lowest mintage for a regular issue from the Philadelphia Mint, ranking after the 1914, 1912, 1915, 1908 with Motto, and 1909. Just 168,780 examples were struck and very few circulated domestically. Instead, the majority were held in bags and were exported abroad or eventually melted. Most surviving examples of this issue are from repatriated holdings in Europe or South America and many show significant bag marks. Examples are somewhat common in lower Mint State grades, but the 1913 $20 becomes a considerable condition rarity approaching Gem. The present piece is among the finer Choice Uncirculated survivors of this low mintage issue that we have offered in recent years. Collectors of superior U.S. gold will consider this an important opportunity.PCGS# 9161. NGC ID: 26FN.From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set.
