12/26/24 11:37 AM
Gold: $2,629.01
Silver: $29.61
Platinum: $936.31
Palladium: $926.22
G/S: 88.78
Pt/G: 0.36
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Lot Title: 1926-S PCGS MS-65
Lot Number: 326
Description: Chantilly Lace Consignment. 39 graded MS-65, 4 higher at PCGS. With 2-million struck, the 1926-S should not be such an elusive entry into the double-eagle series. But much like the preceding 1925-S, the date was heavily melted, and of the few that escaped this fate, a few entered into secondary storage or circulation and show evidence of wear or handling today. Furthermore, 1926-S was not really intended for widespread public dispersal, and instead was typically employed to back government obligations, or used for payment, literally in bags of coins sent to foreign nations to settle debts. Interestingly enough, as recently as the 1950s, 1926-S was considered extremely rare and basically unattainable, but fortunately, a few emerged from the dispersal of European hoards (that also brought to light new examples of other previously unobtainable issues).

Most certified 1926-S Saints fall within the MS-62 to MS-64 grade range, with precise determination often decided by the level of abrasions. In this case, there are no large marks, although smaller contact points line pepper Liberty's knees and shins. On the reverse, the only mentionable contact takes form as a line of ticks crossing a few of the Sun's rays toward the left, joined by inevitable random marks on Sun's face itself. All of this falls moot in the presence of attractive luster and color, however.
PCGS #: 9185
Certification: 05861391
Estimate: $19,000-$21,000
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1926-S PCGS MS-65
1926-S PCGS MS-65