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1926 $20 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +2.62%
$3,224.33
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The 1926 Saint-Gaudens $20 is among the more common issues in the series, but it is not quite as readily available as the 1924, 1927, and 1928 Phillies. Still, the coin is frequently encountered in the marketplace through MS65, and there are decent supplies available in the MS66 grade range. All examples grading higher are rare.

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: 10149
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer: Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1926
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: 1926
Denomination: $20
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 816,750
Coinage Type: Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1933
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 9183
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Coin Value History
1926 $20 MS
Value By Grade
1926 $20 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +2.62%
$3,224.33
GSID:10149 PCGS:9183 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $84,000 $1,234
MS67 - $60,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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1926 $20 Tripled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 NGC. ...
$5,978
Sold 1/16/2026
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1926 $20 MS63 NGC. CDN: $4,295.68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 816,750. ...
$4,200
Sold 12/3/2025
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1926 $20 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $4,045.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 816,750. ...
$4,200
Sold 11/14/2025
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1926 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 816,750. ...
$3,600
Sold 8/11/2025
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1926 $20 MS62 ANACS. Mintage 816,750. ...
$2,640
Sold 12/18/2024
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1926 $20 MS67 NGC....
$25,200
Sold 11/16/2023
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1926 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (530/24158). PCGS Population: (586/24623). CDN: $1,930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage...
$2,040
Sold 8/17/2022
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$2,291
Sold 9/4/2016
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1926 $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (52/20968). PCGS Population (113/20074). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$1,380
Sold 5/2/2010
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1926 $20 --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (53/20135). PCGS Population (242/19468). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl...
$1,092
Sold 8/16/2009
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1926 $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. UNC Details Net AU55. NGC Census: (3/19227). PCGS Population (28/18822). Mintage: 816,750. Numism...
$920
Sold 8/17/2008
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1926 $20
$310
Sold 11/18/2000
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1926 $20 Tripled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 NGC. ...
$6,100
Sold 1/16/2026
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1926 $20 MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 816,750....
$4,080
Sold 10/8/2025
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1926 $20 MS65+? NGC. CAC....
$5,040
Sold 11/13/2025
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1926 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 816,750....
$3,600
Sold 5/4/2025
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1926 $20 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 816,750. ...
$2,640
Sold 9/30/2024
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1926 $20 MS67 NGC. ...
$28,800
Sold 1/12/2023
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1926 $20 Tripled Die Obverse MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (523/22436). PCGS Population (587/21054). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia...
$1,998
Sold 12/8/2013
Heritage Auctions
$1,872
Sold 9/2/2012
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