1911 satin proof in a bezel 😕 2 2

[Melior Invenidiste]

Look at the eagle on the reverse: gorgeous 

[Henri Charriere]

Look at the embezelment on the obverse: gorgeous, too.  Sorry the Indian got flattened.

[Melior Invenidiste]

What a shame 

[FlyingAl]

And what exactly makes you think this is a sandblast proof?

[RWB]

Sorry, but that 1911 was never a sandblast proof. It is worn and damaged from the bezel (which is missing one of the 4 retaining tabs).

[Henri Charriere]

I do not believe a missing retaining tab on one side can explain the extensive, fairly even, long-term erosion, on both sides of the coin.  Editorially speaking, a bezel, and particularly one that, as here, appears to have been beveled, is not a suitable receptacle for any coin, much less one with collector value. In fact, I believe I can safely say, no coin mounted in an open-faced, otherwise unprotected BEVELED BEZEL has ever successfully withstood the ravages of time and wear exposed to the elements.  [And wearing such a coin accessorized as jewelry, is unbecoming and downright unconscionable.]  

Note:  No mention of "satin," "sandblast," or "proof" was made in the official autopsy report.  😉  

[GoldFinger1969]

MI, just a point of interest....if you do want to know about Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles we have a great thread on Roger's book.  You can check it out -- or better yet, buy the book.