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One of the semi-key dates in the series, the 1908-S Saint-Gaudens $20 is much more common in circulated grades than in Mint State, with well fewer than 500 pieces estimated to survive in uncirculated grades. Of those that do, the vast majority less than MS63. A handful are known in the grades of MS65 or better, and these trade for huge premiums.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10161
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1908-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
22,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9149
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Coin Value History
1908-S $20 MS
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1908-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$372,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $312,000 | $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 |
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $7,000 – $750,000
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]
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]
Worth: $4,113 – $90,000
1908 $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,113 – $180,000
1908-D $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,113 – $155,000
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
1908-S $20 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$336,000
1908-S $20 MS65 PCGS....
$87,000
1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$14,400
1908-S $20 AU55 NGC....
$5,400
1908-S $20 MS66 NGC. CAC....
$144,000
1908-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$33,600
1908-S $20 MS61 NGC....
$9,000
1908-S $20 AU58 PCGS....
$6,908
1908-S $20 XF40 PCGS....
$4,320
1908-S $20 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1908-S $20 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$42,000
1908-S $20 PCGS AU50
$5,000
1908-S $20 PCGS XF45
$4,600
1908-S $20 VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,240
1908-S $20 VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,115
1908-S $20 MS60 NGC. ...
$9,400
$18,720
1908-S $20 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$336,000
1908-S $20 MS65 PCGS....
$78,000
1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$15,600
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