1925-D St. Gaudens Double Eagle ($20 Saint Gaudens) PCGS MS64. 1925-D $20 Saint-Gaudens, With Motto, Augustus Saint-Gaudens double eagle has long been proclaimed the most beautiful of all American coins. It was the intention of President Theodore Roosevelt, who hand-selected Saint-Gaudens to redesign the $20 gold piece, that our coinage should receive a face lift and be elevated to the level of artistry achieved by the ancient Greeks. He believed that coinage was reflective of the society that produced it and wanted coins befitting our status as a major world power and leading democracy. Saint-Gaudens rendering of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a flying eagle on the reverse certainly achieved the desired result.

The 1925-D is considered to be slightly more rare than the 1924-D and is a better date, medium rarity, within the series. This example is ever so close to gem condition and is certainly high end within its assigned grade. As should be expected for this date, it is very well struck. In addition, the surfaces are frosty and drip with rich orange golden luster. Magnificent eye appeal certainly makes it worthy of inclusion in any elite collection.

With a scant 13 pieces graded higher and the associated 3x-4x price escalation in MS65, this coin warrants particular consideration due to its being especially choice for the grade. This is a beautiful numismatic masterpiece that presents a tantalizing opportunity for the savvy collector/investor