Gaudens NGC PF69 Rare Coin. TANGIBLE INVESTMENTS IS COMMITED TO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. PRODUCTS WE LIST ARE GUARANTEED TO BE 100% AUTHENTIC. WE WORK HARD TO ACCEPT AS MANY OFFERS AS POSSIBLE. The artistic matte, or sandblast finish used on proof coins in 1908 proved unpopular with collectors. Because of this, Philadelphia Mint superintendent John Landis decided to switch to a brighter, satin finish in 1909. Walter Breen called the satin finish “Roman” finish and accompanied it by simply eliminating the sandblasting step from the manufacturing process. The mint struck the coins on the medal press using new proof dies, giving them a sharper-than-usual strike and a satiny sheen from the unworn dies. The finished product was decidedly brighter than the dark matte surfaces of the sandblast proofs. However, the slightest wear on the coins would render them indistinguishable from the regular issue double eagles of 1909. This made the 1909 issue one of the most elusive proofs of the Saint-Gaudens series. This coin is the finest survivor, with razor-sharp definition on all design elements. The pleasing yellow-gold surfaces are impeccably preserved and show the fine-grained texture typical of the Satin finish proofs. Overall visual appeal is tremendous! NGC population is only this coin, the finest known. Shop our rare coins. We are always interested in your Best Offer! Tangible Investments, Inc of Laguna Beach, California specializes in Rare Coins, Gold & Silver, Estate Jewelry, Diamonds, Art, Antiques and Collectibles. We have a national presence in the numismatic industry, we trade PCGS and NGC certified rare coins, uncertified collectible coins, and just about any type of bullion product. In terms of numismatics, we specialize in U. Morgan and Peace silver dollars, and early American type coins as well as ancient coins, tokens/medals, and everything in between. Tangible is a member of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), the American Numismatic Association, and many other industry groups. The owner of Tangible Investments, Silvano DiGenova, has been involved in the rare coin and precious metals business for over 40 years. He was fundamental in two dramatic changes that greatly assisted investor’s, certified grading and electronic trading of coins and precious metals. He is committed to share his expertise with others to help the private sector in placing coins at great prices. 1910 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach CA 92651. Designed & Developed By. Designed & Developed By : eFusionWorld.