THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM: 

One (1) 1909-S $20 Gold St. Gaudens coin graded MS64 by PCGS.  Satiny peach-gold color embraces both sides of this well struck near-Gem coin.  The striking details of this magnificent coin are uniformly crisp with only a few minor marks precluding the attainment of a higher grade.   

This beautiful coin will provide both investors and collectors with an opportunity to purchase this item at a fantastic price that starts well below its market value!  This coin is being offered at a starting price that is a deeply discounted wholesale price!  Bid now and lock in the value!

The handsome mahogany finish display case is included absolutely FREE of charge to the winning bidder!  The coin shown here is the actual coin you are bidding on.  It is NOT a stock photo.  As you can see from the photos, this coin is absolutely stunning with abundant luster and strong eye appeal!  Featured in a solid wood display case, this coin is certain to enhance the value of your collection! Note: Display case photo is stock photo.  Winning bidder will receive one exactly like the one shown in the photo.

According to the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, examples of the 1909-S Gold St. Gaudens coins are "normally found well struck, with eye appealing luster, but usually in very low Mint State grades.  It is apparent from the total number graded, which is well under 10,000 coins, that the vast majority of these were melted in the 1930s.  Important auction results include a PCGS MS 65 coin (January 2004) $6,901... and a PCGS MS 65 example (August 1998) for $6,900."

CURRENT PCGS INFORMATION FOR THIS COIN IS AS FOLLOWS:

1909-S $20 GOLD ST. GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE

PCGS Value at MS 64: $2,100+; Coin World/Trends Value: $2,000. 

PCGS Value at MS 65: $5,800+; Coin World/Trends Value: $7,500.

PCGS No: 9153

Production Mint: San Francisco
Circulation strikes: 2,774,925; Vast numbers of these coins were sent overseas with many thought to have been melted in the 1930s.
Proofs: 0

Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (modified by Charles E. Barber)

Diameter: ±34 millimeters

Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10% 

Weight: ±516 grains (±33.4 grams)

Edge: |******E|*PLURIBUS*|UNUM*****

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia), otherwise above the date

Note about the Seller: I have been an avid coin collector for 20+ years.  The coin featured here is from my personal collection.  I am now selling some of these coins for two primary reasons as follows:  1) To teach my sons (ages 12, 10, and 6) some of the basic principles of running a business, and 2) to allow them to begin earning and saving money for their college education. 

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!  I am also a well known author of 8 best selling real estate books.  You may GOOGLE my name Steve Berges for literally thousands of references.  If you like, I will also send the winning bidder a FREE autographed copy of his or her choice of any one of the real estate books I have written (titles can be found at Amazon.com and all other major bookstores). 

If you need more information about me, please feel free to visit one or all of the following links.  Also, be sure to bookmark me in your Favorite Sellers list so you  can watch for more superb coins in the coming months.  Thank you and good luck!

Acceptable payments for U.S. residents are PayPal (includes credit card through PayPal), Cashier's Check, and Money Order.  Personal checks are okay but will be held for 10 business days to clear.  All funds required in U.S. dollars. *** SPECIAL NOTE! ***  If you pay by PayPal e-check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order, I will offer a 1% discount on the final price of this item.