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20 Dollars Saint-Gaudens - Double Eagle, With motto
| Gold (.900) (.100 copper) | 33.43 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1933 |
| Value | 20 Dollars (20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 33.43 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Eagle flying left over rays from the sun, motto below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA
TWENTY·DOLLARS
IN·GOD·WE·TRUST
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.On the obverse, from 1908 through 1911 there were 46 stars and from 1912 through 1933 48 stars.
These coins circulated in British Honduras (Belize) until 1933.
The 1933 Double Eagle:
445,500 specimens minted:
- 445,487 melted by executive order 6102 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (intent was to melt all but two)
- 12 held by US Government (10 of which were improperly removed from government holdings by Israel Switt and then recovered from his descendants, the Langbords)
- 1 once owned by King Farouk of Egypt, now in private hands (Sold for US$7.59 million in 2002, and again on June 8, 2021 for US$18.8 million)
1909
1911+1912
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 1908 to 1933. The coin was made of 90% gold and 10% copper, and weighed 33.43 grams. Interestingly, the coin was originally designed without the motto "In God We Trust," but it was added to the coin in 1908 after public outcry. This coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a true classic in the world of numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 D | 349500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 S | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 D | 52500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 S | 2774925 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 D | 429000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 S | 2128250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 D | 846500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 S | 775750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 58 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 D | 393500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 S | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 D | 453000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 S | 1498000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 S | 567500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 S | 796000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 228250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 S | 558000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 528500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 1375500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 S | 2658000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 566000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 D | 1702250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 4323500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 D | 3049500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 S | 2927500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 2831750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 D | 2938500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 S | 3776500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 816750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 D | 481000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 S | 2041500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 2946750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 D | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 S | 3107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 8816000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 1779750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 S | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 2938250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 D | 106500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 1101750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 445500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, With motto) 1908-1933 coin.
