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The 1907 high-relief $20 Saint-Gaudens' gold double eagle is one of the most singularly popular coins the United States has ever made. Featuring Augustus Saint-Gaudens' beautiful striding Liberty and flying eagle designs in high-relief format as the renowned artist originally intended, the 1907 high-relief Saint-Gaudens' coins are treasured by collectors.
The 1907 high-relief Saint-Gaudens' double eagles include the rare 1907 wire rim and 1907 flat rim double eagles. The wire rim and flat rim are quite distinguishable from each other, with the former indicated by a very narrow, wire-like ridge encircling the entire extreme outer periphery of the coin. The flat rim, meanwhile, shows a broad, flattish rim. These edge varieties were not necessarily intentional but rather a result of the striking process. The wire rim was inadvertently created due to a looser fit within the coin's retaining collar, with pressure creating a tiny ridge on the edges of the finished coins with the repeated strikes each piece saw.
The high-relief double eagles were struck three to five times apiece, owing to the incredible detail of these coins. Yet that also illustrates why the high-relief Saints were impractical to produce for circulation. While the 1907 high-relief Saint-Gaudens' double eagles have low mintages, many of these pieces were saved by collectors and thus are widely available in the marketplace. The wire rim double eagles are about twice to three times more common than the flat rim pieces.
Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed standing on a rock, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The word LIBERTY appears on the top periphery surrounded by stars. The date is stamped on the right side of the coin, just above the rock.
Reverse Description
A crescent sun appears at the bottom as if rising on the horizon with long rays extending to the top of the coin. A flying eagle covers the central portion, atop the rays. The words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS appear on the top periphery.
Book Reference
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Weight: 33.436 grams. Composition: .900 gold, .100 copper (net weight: .96750 oz. pure gold). Diameter: 34 mm. Edge: E PLURIBUS UNUM with words divided by stars. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: This is the double eagle that everybody loves! The design showcases the artistry of Augustus Saint-Gaudens to its finest advantage, with the details in sculptured-like high relief, and both obverse and reverse being splendid in their layout. Fortunately, of the 12,867 pieces minted, about half exist today, providing ample opportunities for purchase. However, the demand is such that the pieces are hardly inexpensive. While a fair number of EF and AU pieces exist, often these are polished or have problems. I suggest that you opt for low-grade Mint State. However, if you do select a lightly worn piece, be sure it has no defects. Mint State coins are the rule, not the exception.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The striking is usually good, but check the central parts of the figure of Victory. Also check her left knee, and the details of the Capitol building. Under magnification the die fields show myriad tiny raised curlicues and other die-finish marks, imparting a matte-like character to the luster. Varieties exist with flat rim and wire rim and do not constitute different types.
Proof Coins: There is no record of any MCMVII double eagles being made as Proofs, nor is there any early numismatic record of any being sold as Proofs.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72395
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, MCMVII
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
High Relief
Variety 2:
1907
Coin Date:
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,367
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1907-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9133
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Coin Value History
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
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Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$900,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $672,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Edge MS
Worth: $7,000 – $750,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Edge MS
Worth: $7,000 – $487,500
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 No Motto, 1907-1908 MS [Type]
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Worth: $4,123 – $150,000
1907 $20 Saint Gaudens, No Motto MS
Worth: $4,123 – $300,000
1908 $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $4,123 – $150,000
1908-D $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $4,123 – $50,000
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]
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Worth: $4,113 – $90,000
1908 $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,113 – $180,000
1908-D $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,113 – $155,000
1908-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,524 – $310,000
1909 $20 MS
Worth: $4,113 – $240,000
1909/8 $20 MS
Worth: $4,213 – $246,000
1909-D $20 MS
Worth: $4,213 – $350,000
1909-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,113 – $85,000
1910 $20 MS
Worth: $4,113 – $65,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, MS63 PCGS. ...
$30,500
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, MS64 NGC. ...
$35,380
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, MS61 PCGS. ...
$20,740
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, AU55 PCGS. ...
$15,586
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, MS65 PCGS. ...
$56,120
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, MS62+ PCGS....
$23,400
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, MS67 PCGS....
$288,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, AU58 PCGS....
$16,200
1907 High Relief-Wire Rim PCGS UNC details/edge damaged
$12,685
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim -- Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. XF45 Details....
$7,500
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim, AU50 PCGS....
$12,600
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details....
$11,100
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, AU53 PCGS....
$11,400
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, MS66 PCGS....
$84,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, XF40 PCGS. ...
$9,300
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim -- Scratched, Tooled, Rim Filed -- ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. ...
$6,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS68 NGC. ...
$264,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim VF35 PCGS. ...
$8,225
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim, VG10 PCGS. ...
$7,638
$8,300
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