Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles (1907-1933)

General Coin Information

Considered by many to be the most beautiful coin every produced by the US Mint, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was struck from 1907-1933. Minted in 90% gold and 10% copper, the coins are highly sought after by many collectors, despite their cost.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an eminent sculptor brought in by United States President Theodore Roosevelt to re-design American coinage to better reflect the beauty and power of the country. Unfortunately, Saint-Gaudens did not live long enough to make many designs, but his Double Eagle was enough to earn him a top place in American coin history.

Originally designed in ultra-high relief, the Mint was forced to change the image several times. The coin required up to eleven strikes to fully imprint the design which was time consuming, and the raised edge did not allow for easy stacking. Consequently, a lower relief version was instituted.

So loved by coin collectors, the design of the Liberty was again used by the Mint on its gold bullion coin starting in 1986. Also, in 2009, the Mint began producing ultra-high relief versions of the coin utilizing new technology to create the coin that was unavailable a hundred years ago.

Obverse Design

The obverse features a design of Liberty holding an olive branch and a torch of freedom. Also seen are the inscriptions "Liberty" and the year of mint.

Reverse Design

The reverse showcases a bald eagle flying over the sun. The inscriptions "United States of America," "Twenty Dollars" and "In God We Trust" are present as well.

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Coin Specifications

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1924 United States Saint Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle PCGS MS63 OGH PQ    US $1,890.00

1909 S $20 SAINT GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE EF AND A REALLY NICE PIECE    US $2,195.00

1933 $20 St SAINT GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD PROOF COPY    US $5.95

1911 S Saint Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin PCGS MS65    US $5,200.00

1924 Saint Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin IGC MS65    US $2,495.00

1908 TWENTY DOLLAR GOLDEN $20 GOLD SAINT GAUDENS COIN PIECE DOUBLE EAGLE RARE    US $1,875.00

1909 S Saint Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin NGC MS64    US $2,595.00

1923 D United States Saint Gaudens Double Eagle $20 Dollars Gold Coin    US $1,849.99

1925 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS63    US $2,449.00

$20 Double Eagle 1908 Saint Gaudens No motto below eagle    US $1,631.00

1911 D Saint Gaudens $20 DOUBLE EAGLE COIN 90 GOLD    US $1,700.00

1907 Saint Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin PCGS MS65    US $4,250.00

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Coin Resources

• Mintage Figures & Specifications - CoinFacts.com