1911-D/D $20 RPM FS-501 MS66 Certification #26653531, PCGS #145010

Owner's Comments

RPM FS-501

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1911-D/D $20 is one of the more interesting varieties in the Saint Gaudens series.  It doesn't rise to the level of a Major variety, but it is distinctive enough to attract the attention of collectors, and there are ample supplies to meet that demand.  A die-sinker at the Philadelphia Mint (remember, the "mother" mint at Philadelphia made all the dies for the branch mints) created this variety when he punched the mintmark into the die twice, with the positioning of the second punch slightly off from the first.

This variety can be found nice; Gems and even MS66's are common.  The best example is a single PCGS MS67+ now held by Bob Simpson.  No other example above MS66 is known.

This is not an arm's-length variety, so be sure to examine any 1911-D Double Eagles for a repunched mintmark.  It's worth the effort, as this variety is worth approximately 150-200% of a regular type coin.

PCGS #
145010
Designer
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Edge
Lettered
Diameter
34.00 millimeters
Weight
33.40 grams
Mintage
846500
Metal
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Pop Higher
14
Pop Lower
460
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
Auctions - NGC Graded

Condition Census Learn More

Pos Grade Thumbnail Pedigree and History
1 MS67+ PCGS grade MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

2 MS66 PCGS grade
2 MS66 PCGS grade
2 MS66 PCGS grade
2 MS66 PCGS grade
MS67+ PCGS grade #1 MS67+ PCGS grade

Bob R. Simpson Collection

#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade
#2 MS66 PCGS grade