20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, No motto) 1907-1908 front 20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, No motto) 1907-1908 back
20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, No motto) 1907-1908 photo
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20 Dollars Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, No motto

 
Gold (.900) (.100 copper) 33.436 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1907-1908
Value
20 Dollars (20&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Gold (.900) (.100 copper)
Weight
33.436 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#23129
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Eagle flying left over rays from the sun

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA
TWENTY·DOLLARS

Engraver: Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Edge

Lettered with words divided by stars

Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM

Comment

The standard weight of this coin was 516 grains.

KM#127 & 126

KM#127

Interesting fact

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, is considered one of the most beautiful coins ever minted in the United States. It features a stunning design of Lady Liberty striding forward with the sun behind her, and was minted from 1907 to 1908. The coin was made of 90% gold and 10% copper, and weighed 33.436 grams. It was also known for its high relief design, which gave it a unique 3D appearance. Despite its beauty, the coin was not widely popular during its time due to its large size and high value, and was eventually replaced by smaller coins. Today, however, it is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1907  361667 - - - - - -
1908  4271551 - - - - - -
1908 D 663750 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars (Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, No motto) 1907-1908 coin.