1907 Saint-Gaudens double eagle expected to top $1 million
- Published: Dec 15, 2014, 5 AM

1. Rare double eagle ready for auction
A rare 1907 Saint-Gaudens, Ultra High Relief gold $20 double eagle is headlining a Bonhams auction on Tuesday.
The coin is one of only two examples with a sans-serif edge inscription, and could be the first ever Ultra High Relief ever struck. It is expected to bring between $1.25 million and $1.5 million.
READ: 1907 UHR double eagle, possibly the first struck, to be offered at auction
Check back with CoinWorld.com later for coverage of the auction.
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