1908 $20 Motto, Matte PR65 Certification #-26362, PCGS #9205

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Owner's Comments

Estimated grade. Ex. Chapman from Mint Sold by Bowers & Ruddy Mar '80 Price realized $60000

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

All proofs of 1908 have the motto on the reverse. They are the most common of the Saint-Gaudens proofs and I estimate that 30-35 specimens exist. With one exception, all 1908 proofs are of the matte or sandblast variety whose color may vary from light yellow green to dark olive. The one exception mentioned is the unique satin finish specimen (similar to the 1909 and 1910 proofs) from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts that appeared in Stack's 1976 ANA sale.

PCGS #

9205

Designer

Augustus Saint Gaudens

Edge

Lettered

Diameter

34.00 millimeters

Weight

33.40 grams

Mintage

101

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	71	R-8.2	9 / 9	14 / 14
All Grades	73	R-8.2	9 / 9	14 / 14
60 or Better	35	R-8.8	7 / 9 TIE	12 / 14 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	71
All Grades	73
60 or Better	35

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-8.2
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-8.8

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	9 / 9
All Grades	9 / 9
60 or Better	7 / 9 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	14 / 14
All Grades	14 / 14
60 or Better	12 / 14 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4609, $152,750
1	PR67 PCGS grade
3	PR66+ PCGS grade
4	PR66 PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2012:5097, $60,375 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2013:2257, $94,000
4	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 8/2013:4609, $152,750

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#3 PR66+ PCGS grade

#4 PR66 PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2012:5097, $60,375 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2013:2257, $94,000

#4 PR66 PCGS grade