1908 Proof St. Gaudens Double Eagle - Motto Matte
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $222,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR67
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1908 Proof St. Gaudens Double Eagle - Motto Matte is a proof Gold Double Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 101 proof double eagles with the matte finish dated 1908. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her, and the reverse displays a flying eagle with the rising sun behind it. Coins exist both "No Motto" and "With Motto" (IN GOD WE TRUST), creating a major type distinction after Congress mandated the motto's restoration. Proofs of 1908 have a grainy matte, or sandblast, finish rather than mirrored fields. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9205.
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