Bidspirit auction | Three American Mint 1933 Saint-Gaudens

Three American Mint 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Replicas Layered in 24k Gold - This lot consists of three proof-like replica coins modeled after the 1933 US Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Two of the specimens were issued by American Mint as part of the Historical Gold Eagle Replica Archival Collection and are housed in rectangular protective slabs. According to the labels, these replicas are composed of copper layered in 24k gold. Each features a walking Liberty obverse and a flying eagle reverse with the word COPY incised on the reverse to comply with legal requirements. The slabs are marked as a limited edition of 9,999 collections. The third specimen is housed in a circular plastic capsule and features the 1933 obverse design, while the reverse is dated 2003 and marked COPY. All pieces exhibit proof-like characteristics with high-luster mirrored fields and frosted relief. Diameter: 40 mm Weight: 32 grams. The coins are in uncirculated, proof-like condition. The protective slabs for the two slabbed specimens exhibit external scuffing and minor surface scratches. The coin in the circular capsule appears to be in uncirculated condition.