1924-D $20 MS(PCGS#9178)

1924-D $20 MS (PCGS#9178)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: Noteworthy Choice Mint State preservation for this key date double eagle issue. Vivid rose-gold color dominates the in-hand appearance, although a full quota of frosty mint luster is also very much in evidence. Well struck overall with all features sharply to fully rendered, even those around the obverse periphery. Generally smooth surfaces round out an impressive list of physical attributes for this lovely example.<p>Far scarcer in numismatic circles than a mintage of 3,049,500 pieces might imply, the 1924-D is one of many late date Saint-Gaudens double eagles that suffered a high rate or attrition through melting during the late 1930s. Several thousand examples were exported, however, and repatriations in recent decades account for the majority of survivors. With Gems prohibitively rare, this solidly graded MS-64 represents a particularly significant opportunity for advanced gold enthusiasts.