An exceedingly rare 1927-D Double Eagle MS66 PCGS, part of The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part IX, soared to a record $4.44 million at Heritage Auctions US Coins Signature® Auction.
The result shattered the previous record for the 1927-D Double Eagle of $2.16 million at Heritage’s FUN US Coins Signature Auction in January 2020.
"We expected the strength of the $20 Saint market to continue into the sale of Mr. Simpson’s collection, but certain results still far exceeded our estimates," Heritage Auctions Executive Vice President Todd Imhof said. "What was most remarkable to me about the $4.44 million sale was the fact Heritage delivered at least five bidders on the 1927-D $20 who remained engaged on the coin even as it surpassed $3 million."
The auction continues with three more sessions, two more Friday and an internet session Sunday afternoon. The schedule can be found at HA.com/1348.
Maybe next time. It is a beautiful coin.
Do you have more than one?
I read yesterday, apparently Saint-Gauden’s eagle is based on the flying eagle on Gobrecht’s dollar and the Flying Eagle Cent. I’ve always liked that rendition. Too bad neither coin made it to a long life as currency. I also like the Flying Eagle reverse, which is also on the later one dollar gold coins and three dollar gold coin. It’s interesting in its symbolism and look.
It’s a nice design and I’ve always wondered why it wasn’t issued for circulation. Also the Flying Eagle One Cent. I don’t see a valid reason, unless it was something behind the scenes. We may never know.
Has you ever seen this?
The reverse.
The more I study, the more I learn.
for a cool $55,000
That 1855 is selling for $4,500. If I had it, I’d purchase it. Nice addition to my collection, even though it’s a pattern.