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flmayo New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 5:28 pm My grandmother immigrated to the U.S from Ireland in the early 1920's, during the Great Depression she moved back to Ireland and brought this coin with her. She gave to my mother who subsequently gave it to me 3 years ago. I am just wondering is the coin of good grade and would its value be at this time? Report this Post to the Staff

D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 7:25 pm Not completely sure if there is any friction on the knees but from the pics the coin looks to be MS. At a min AU-58+ but I am leaning towards MS-64. Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 8:13 pm It looks like the nose is very worn and other points show some wear. Must say AU58+. Great coin. Report this Post to the Staff
flmayo New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 9:07 pm Thanks for the input, Should I get this graded? Do you have any ideas what it might be worth ? From what I have seen on line it could be worth $2000, but I'm not sure as this is the first time I have done any research on coins and I find it a little confusing to say the least. Thank you for your input. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 9:16 pm Looks MS. I'm guessing the nose issue is strike related due to the luster. I'd have it graded just for authenticity purposes, maybe ANACS. Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 08/31/2011 10:30 pm Looks like it has full mint luster - face does have some issues possibly strike. I'll say MS-62 to MS-63 Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 09:48 am Quote: From what I have seen on line it could be worth $2000, but I'm not sure as this is the first time I have done any research on coins and I find it a little confusing to say the least. Well, consider that, if real, the value of the gold alone in this coin is about $1760. Of course it's worth $2000. But probably not a whole lot more, since it's one of the more common Double Eagles and would need to be in a very high grade to gain much additional value. If your plan is to liquidate it, by all means have it graded if only for authentication purposes. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6385 Posts	Posted 09/01/2011 8:14 pm Agreed, slight touch of wear and luster disruption indicates AU status. As a slightly circulated common-date St. Gaudens double eagle it carries a small numismatic premium over the bullion value. I'd guess it would sell for about $75 to $100 over the spot price. No need to pay for grading IMO; just check the weight to verify the coin weighs about 33.4 grams. Your coin is a 1908 Philadelphia-mint, "no motto" example, and a nice one at that! Report this Post to the Staff
atlashealth Pillar of the Community United States 1691 Posts	Posted 09/02/2011 4:40 pm appears to be authentic...has lots of mint luster...IMHO MS-63+ $2200 enjoy! Report this Post to the Staff
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