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In 1908, the Saint-Gaudens $20 received a minor design change with the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST just above the sun disk rising from the lower reverse rim. The 1908-1933 Saints are among the most commonly collected of all Saint-Gaudens coins, mainly because of their wide availability and also because many issues from this period of the series are closely tied in price to the prevailing winds of the bullion market. This makes them ideal purchases both for numismatists who are building gold type sets and precious metals investors who buy them purely for their gold content.
While the 1908-1933 With motto Saints are categorically common as a type, there are several scarce and even quite rare issues among this subset of the series. These include the 1920-S, 1921, 1925-D, 1925-S, 1926-D, 1927-D, 1927-S, and all issues made from 1929 through 1933. In fact, the 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle most recently sold for $7,590,020 in 2002, then becoming the most expensive coin ever sold.
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. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Today, coins of this type are extremely common. Examples are available in just about any grade desired, with EF and AU pieces abounding, but I suggest you ignore them as Mint State coins are readily available. Most are quite attractive, this being particularly true for the issues after 1921 (before then the eye appeal often varies widely).
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The striking is usually good, but there are exceptions. Check the features of Liberty, the details of the tiny Capitol building at the lower left, and other aspects. Some pieces have arc-like ridges around the periphery, a slight distance in from the edge, seemingly an artifact of extensive die use.
Proof Coins: Proofs of this era can be divided into two categories: the Sand Blast Proofs of 1908 and 1911 to 1915, in which coins from regular dies, but carefully struck on a medal press, were subjected to blasting by sand particles, giving them a rough or sandpaper like finish; and Satin Finish Proofs, sometimes called Roman Finish Proofs, made in 1909 and 1910 with satiny bright yellow surfaces.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72397
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
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:
Reeded
Variety:
With Motto
Variety 2:
1908-1933
Coin Date:
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9146
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Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]
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Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $78,000 | $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 |
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
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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]
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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
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
1924 $20 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $4,718.98 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,3...
$5,124
1914-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $4,477.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,4...
$5,246
1914-S $20 MS65+ NGC. CAC. CAC: 139 in 65, 21 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,662.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,498,000....
$5,856
1924 $20 MS66+ NGC. CDN: $4,812.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,323,500. ...
$5,856
1927 $20 MS64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3 fatty holder. CAC: 2453 in 64, 2532 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,537.85 Whsle. Bi...
$5,490
1909/8 $20 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $4,203.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 161,282. ...
$4,880
1910-D $20 MS61 NGC. CDN: $3,847.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 429,000. ...
$4,880
1923-D $20 MS67 NGC. ...
$9,760
1925-S $20 AU50 PCGS....
$5,280
1913-D $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (29/4400). Mintage 393,500. ...
$2,880
1928 $20 MS60 PCGS. This Piece is housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 8,816,000....
$2,640
1909/8 $20 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/2479). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $2,336.79.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1...
$2,520
1908-S $20 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1930-S $20 AG3 PCGS. CAC. ...
$44,400
1908-S $20 PCGS XF45
$4,600
1908-S $20 VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,240
1925 $20 NGC UNC Details (Obv Cleaned)
$1,270
1909/8 $20 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/2261). NGC Census: (4/1652). ...
$1,380
$1,840
$1,322
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