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  • Here is my full St. Gaudens $20 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes Set of 53 coins. This set is ranked #1 All Time on the PCGS Set Registry. This set includes 30 coins that are the finest known grade for the date, and 9 out of those are single finest known examples. 35 of the coins have a CAC sticker. (Value: ~$21M)

    PCGS Set Registry:

    The $20 St. Gaudens - so called because the designer's name was Augustus St. Gaudens - was first introduced in 1907 with Roman numerals at the date and a high relief design. Later in 1907, the design was modified with the normal date (called an Arabic date) and much lower relief. Late in 1908 the motto "In God We Trust" was added to the reverse. The $20 St. Gaudens is one of the most popular coins in the world due to its beautiful design. Collectors who would never have the inclination (or the bankroll!) to build a complete set will inevitably buy at least one $20 "Saint." Private ownership of gold was outlawed in the 1930s and many coins that had not been released were melted. This created many great rarities within the series. The key issues include the 1907 High Relief (MCMVII), 1908-S, 1920-S, 1921, 1924-D, 1924-S, 1925-D, 1925-S, 1926-D, 1927-D (a major rarity), 1927-S, 1929, 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, and 1932. The 1933 date is also a great rarity and controversy rages even today as to whether this issue is legal to own.
    Here is my full St. Gaudens $20 Gold with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes Set of 53 coins. This set is ranked #1 All Time on the PCGS Set Registry. This set includes 30 coins that are the finest known grade for the date, and 9 out of those are single finest known examples. 35 of the coins have a CAC sticker. (Value: ~$21M) PCGS Set Registry: The $20 St. Gaudens - so called because the designer's name was Augustus St. Gaudens - was first introduced in 1907 with Roman numerals at the date and a high relief design. Later in 1907, the design was modified with the normal date (called an Arabic date) and much lower relief. Late in 1908 the motto "In God We Trust" was added to the reverse. The $20 St. Gaudens is one of the most popular coins in the world due to its beautiful design. Collectors who would never have the inclination (or the bankroll!) to build a complete set will inevitably buy at least one $20 "Saint." Private ownership of gold was outlawed in the 1930s and many coins that had not been released were melted. This created many great rarities within the series. The key issues include the 1907 High Relief (MCMVII), 1908-S, 1920-S, 1921, 1924-D, 1924-S, 1925-D, 1925-S, 1926-D, 1927-D (a major rarity), 1927-S, 1929, 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, and 1932. The 1933 date is also a great rarity and controversy rages even today as to whether this issue is legal to own.
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  • ‘Holy Grail’ coin goes to Las Vegas - https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/holy-grail-coin-goes-to-las-vegas
    A recent episode of Pawn Stars featured the rare 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle, known as the 'Holy Grail' of U.S. coins. Under heavy security, IanRussell from GreatCollections showcased this historic coin, famously sold for nearly $19M. Coin expert Jeff Garrett weighed in, adding intrigue to the story, which spans from Teddy Roosevelt's vision to its status as the only legal example to own. #GreatCollections #PawnStars #SaintGaudens #RareCoins
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  • Here is my Gold Commemoratives 13 Piece Set. This commemorative gold circulation strike set is ranked #1 all-time finest in the PCGS Set Registry. This set includes 2 coins that are the single finest and 8 coins that are among the finest. Only 3 of the coins (1917 McKinley and the 2 $50 Pan-Pac coins) can be improved.

    PCGS Set Registry:

    "The gold commemorative set includes nine gold dollars, two quarter eagles, and two $50 gold pieces. Because of the prohibitive cost of the $50 pieces, the set is usually collected as an 11-piece set comprising the smaller issues. The 1905 Lewis & Clark gold dollar and the Sesqui $2 1/2 are usually the toughest coins to find in gem (MS65/better) condition.

    This series has proved to be extremely popular with collectors, as it is one of the few gold series that can be completed in gem condition. Several of the gold commemoratives were issued in proof."

    1903 G$1 LA Purchase, Jefferson PCGS MS 68 (Pop 3/0)
    1903 G$1 LA Purchase, McKinley PCGS MS 68 (Pop 8/0)
    1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark PCGS MS 68 (Pop 2/0)
    1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark PCGS MS 67+ CAC (Pop 1/0)

    1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific MS 67+ CAC (Pop 8/0)
    1916 G$1 McKinley PCGS MS 68 (Pop 1/0)
    1917 G$1 McKinley PCGS MS 67+ CAC (Pop 18/2)
    1922 G$1 Grant, With Star PCGS MS 68 CAC (Pop 12/0)

    1922 G$1 Grant, No Star PCGS MS 68 (Pop 2/0)
    1915-S $2.50 Panama-Pacific MS 67+ CAC (Pop 9/0)
    1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial PCGS MS 67 (Pop 1/0)
    1915-S $50 Round Panama-Pacific MS 66+ CAC (Pop 1/1)
    1915-S $50 Octagonal Panama-Pacific MS 65 CAC (Pop 23/10)
    Here is my Gold Commemoratives 13 Piece Set. This commemorative gold circulation strike set is ranked #1 all-time finest in the PCGS Set Registry. This set includes 2 coins that are the single finest and 8 coins that are among the finest. Only 3 of the coins (1917 McKinley and the 2 $50 Pan-Pac coins) can be improved. PCGS Set Registry: "The gold commemorative set includes nine gold dollars, two quarter eagles, and two $50 gold pieces. Because of the prohibitive cost of the $50 pieces, the set is usually collected as an 11-piece set comprising the smaller issues. The 1905 Lewis & Clark gold dollar and the Sesqui $2 1/2 are usually the toughest coins to find in gem (MS65/better) condition. This series has proved to be extremely popular with collectors, as it is one of the few gold series that can be completed in gem condition. Several of the gold commemoratives were issued in proof." 1903 G$1 LA Purchase, Jefferson PCGS MS 68 (Pop 3/0) 1903 G$1 LA Purchase, McKinley PCGS MS 68 (Pop 8/0) 1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark PCGS MS 68 (Pop 2/0) 1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark PCGS MS 67+ CAC (Pop 1/0) 1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific MS 67+ CAC (Pop 8/0) 1916 G$1 McKinley PCGS MS 68 (Pop 1/0) 1917 G$1 McKinley PCGS MS 67+ CAC (Pop 18/2) 1922 G$1 Grant, With Star PCGS MS 68 CAC (Pop 12/0) 1922 G$1 Grant, No Star PCGS MS 68 (Pop 2/0) 1915-S $2.50 Panama-Pacific MS 67+ CAC (Pop 9/0) 1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial PCGS MS 67 (Pop 1/0) 1915-S $50 Round Panama-Pacific MS 66+ CAC (Pop 1/1) 1915-S $50 Octagonal Panama-Pacific MS 65 CAC (Pop 23/10)
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  • Here is my 1915-S Pan Pac 5-coin set displayed with the original velvet-lined leather presentation case. This Panama-Pacific circulation strikes set is ranked #1 all-time finest on the PCGS Set Registry.

    The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in San Francisco, California from in 1915 to commemorate the completion and opening of the Panama Canal, and also to celebrate the city’s rise from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake. A commemorative series was authorized by the United States Congress to be struck at the San Francisco Mint: a silver 50C, a gold $1, a gold $2.5, an Octagonal $50 Gold Piece, and a Round $50 Gold Piece.

    1915-S Panama-Pacific Set:

    - $50 Octagonal MS 65 CAC (Pop 23/10)
    - $50 Round MS 66+ CAC (Pop 1/1)
    - 50C MS 67+ CAC (Pop 31/6)
    - $2.50 MS 67+ CAC (Pop 9/0)
    - G$1 MS 67+ CAC (Pop 8/0)
    Here is my 1915-S Pan Pac 5-coin set displayed with the original velvet-lined leather presentation case. This Panama-Pacific circulation strikes set is ranked #1 all-time finest on the PCGS Set Registry. The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in San Francisco, California from in 1915 to commemorate the completion and opening of the Panama Canal, and also to celebrate the city’s rise from the ashes of the 1906 earthquake. A commemorative series was authorized by the United States Congress to be struck at the San Francisco Mint: a silver 50C, a gold $1, a gold $2.5, an Octagonal $50 Gold Piece, and a Round $50 Gold Piece. 1915-S Panama-Pacific Set: - $50 Octagonal MS 65 CAC (Pop 23/10) - $50 Round MS 66+ CAC (Pop 1/1) - 50C MS 67+ CAC (Pop 31/6) - $2.50 MS 67+ CAC (Pop 9/0) - G$1 MS 67+ CAC (Pop 8/0)
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  • I've just acquired this 1969-S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse PCGS MS-66 RD (CAC Green).
    I've just acquired this [coin:19ed5835-6975-11ef-afc3-060e37a4c43f].
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  • I've just acquired this 1907 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle MCMVII, High Relief, Flat Edge PCGS MS-68 (CAC Green).
    I've just acquired this [coin:bf0cd554-68f2-11ef-9b69-060e37a4c43f].
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  • Not kidding, we have some pretty amazing coins on display at our ANA table 201. Aside from the 1794 Dollar, 1861 Paquet $20, we brought two of the finest 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Reliefs in existence, both graded PCGS MS-68, courtesy of Elite.

    #ana #coinshow #trophycoins #greatcollections #rarecoins
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  • This was one of the special coins we handled in June - the finest graded by 2.5 points. 1875 $20 Gold PCGS MS-66+ CAC. It is the second-finest for a Type II $20. I was unsuccessful in tracking down a pedigree for the coin. It's one of those "freak" coins.

    #finestknown #trophy #gold #cac
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  • I've just acquired this 1992 Lincoln Cent Close AM FS-901 PCGS MS-64 RB. Recently completed my Lincoln Memorial Cents with Major Varieties set. This was the last coin I needed. This coin was so hard to find!

    My set is now the #1 set on PCGS set registry. https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-cents/lincoln-cents-major-sets/lincoln-memorial-cents-major-varieties-circulation-strikes-1959-2008/2940
    I've just acquired this [coin:53c60902-343a-11ef-8330-060e37a4c43f]. Recently completed my Lincoln Memorial Cents with Major Varieties set. This was the last coin I needed. This coin was so hard to find! My set is now the #1 set on PCGS set registry. https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-cents/lincoln-cents-major-sets/lincoln-memorial-cents-major-varieties-circulation-strikes-1959-2008/2940
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  • I've just acquired this 1852 California Gold $50 U.S. Gold Assay Office San Francisco 900 Thous. PCGS MS-63 (CAC Green).
    I've just acquired this [coin:fe4d2442-343f-11ef-8330-060e37a4c43f].
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  • I've just acquired this 1875 Liberty Gold Double Eagle PCGS MS-66+ (CAC Green). This is for my Double Eagle type set. There is only 1 coin graded higher for the type!
    I've just acquired this [coin:7f35f6ad-34c7-11ef-95f1-060e37a4c43f]. This is for my Double Eagle type set. There is only 1 coin graded higher for the type!
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  • I've just added a set "Elite's Lincoln Cents Set" (Lincoln Memorial Cents Basic Set, Circulation Strikes 1959-2008).
    I've just added a set [set:397e202c-343b-11ef-90b2-0660ea78a99b].
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