2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle MS-69 NGC Coins

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One of the most anticipated products in recent years, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle MS69 Gold Coin is a digital reproduction of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ original 1907 ultra high relief $20 gold coin which is considered one of the nation’s most beautiful coins ever struck.

Each coin contains one ounce of 24 karat gold and were first struck on November 24, 2008 at the West Point Mint. The coins officially went on sale January 22, 2009 at 12:00 Noon ET.

"MS" stands for Mint State and 69 is a grade number on a scale of 1 to 70. Mint state coins are coins in the same condition that they were in just after leaving the mint, with no evidence of wear or handling. Mint state coins can still have normal damage from being put in hoppers and bagged, so the degree of damage is evaluated by the number associated with the letter grade. An MS-60 would be the lowest grade of mint state coin, with no wear or handling but numerous "dings", etc. from the minting process. An MS-69 coin would have essentially no evidence of such damage, and be in pristine condition. Assigning a grade that high is a job reserved for trained experts who could recognize and evaluate even the slightest flaws.

Technically MS69 graded coins are coins that exhibit imperfections under magnification higher than 10x; one or 2 imperfections allowed no more; luster and eye appeal must be the same as a MS70

About Certified/Graded Coins

“Coin grade” is a term used within the coin industry to indicate the condition, amount of wear or state of preservation of a coin. The grade of a coin is important because it is one of the three critical factors in determining value and future price potential. The other two factors are rarity and demand.

In the United States coins are graded based on the Sheldon numerical scale created in 1949 by Dr. William Sheldon that grades coins from 1 (barely identifiable) to 70 (absolute perfection). Only a tiny fraction of the coins produced each year have the full strike and flawless surfaces required to be considered perfect mint state 70 (MS70) or Proof 70 (PR70). Coins with the grade of 70 generally tend to appreciate in value more quickly than coins in lesser grades.

When you buy a certified coin you are getting a guarantee from an independent third party source that the coin is authentic and genuine, that it has not been altered, tampered with or cleaned. Certified coins are set in clear plastic holders called “slabs”. These slabs are sonically sealed and tamper evident and help protect and preserve the coin in its original pristine MS70 or PR70 condition. A description of the coin and its numerical grade are sealed into the holder; making it easier to place a value on the coin when you want to sell it.

Most coin collections are passed down from generation to generation, often the people inheriting the collection know very little about the coins, the certified holders will allow them to safely handle the coins without damaging them; the numeric grade will help them easily identify each coin and find its true value.

Obverse/Front

While the coins are based on the original plasters for the 1907 Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle, several changes were made to update the designs. The obverse carries the Roman Number date "MMIX" for the current date 2009 and the number of stars was changed from 46 to 50 in order to signify the current number of US states.

Reverse/Back

The motto "In God We Trust" has been added to the reverse design, beneath the rays of the sun. A larger border has also been added to the obverse and reverse of the coins.