1907 HIGH RELIEF SAINT GAUDEN MS63
The 1907 High Relief Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle certified PCGS MS63 stands at the absolute pinnacle of American numismatic artistry. Born from President Theodore Roosevelt’s ambitious crusade to modernize United States coinage, Roosevelt personally selected world-renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to craft a coin reminiscent of ancient Greek relief. The result remains widely considered the most beautiful coin ever struck by the U.S. Mint.
Saint-Gaudens’ iconic obverse depicts a commanding Liberty stepping forward with a torch and olive branch, set against blazing sunrays and the U.S. Capitol in the lower background. The reverse features a powerful American eagle soaring through sunbeams. Achieving this extraordinary, three-dimensional depth required up to five blows from a high-pressure hydraulic press, making commercial mass production impossible. Consequently, the Mint struck just 12,250 High Relief pieces before flattening the relief for regular circulation.
Encapsulated in a secure PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) holder, this MS63 Choice Uncirculated example offers total authenticity, grade protection, and supreme market liquidity. The PCGS holder safeguards its delicate wire rims and sculpted devices. The coin retains full, brilliant mint luster and a sharp, three-dimensional strike, exhibiting only light, natural contact marks typical of the MS63 tier, with zero trace of wear.
For elite collectors and portfolio strategists, a PCGS-graded MS63 1907 High Relief represents a premier, trophy-grade asset—seamlessly combining historic Rooseveltian provenance, unparalleled sculptor artistry, and robust collector demand.
