Five Legendary 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles On Display at GACC Show

GreatCollections will present an extraordinary exhibition of five 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles from the Elite Collection at the upcoming Great American Coin & Collectibles Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, October 1- 3, 2026.

Valued together at approximately $7 million, these remarkable coins illustrate the evolution of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated twenty-dollar gold design - from its breathtaking original form to the version ultimately adopted for regular production. Each coin is certified by PCGS and approved by CAC, with grades ranging from Superb Gem to Proof-68.

“GreatCollections is honored to exhibit these five treasures from the collection at the GACC Show,” said Ian Russell, founder and president of GreatCollections.

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was conceived through the collaboration of President Theodore Roosevelt and Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s foremost sculptors. Roosevelt wanted the nation’s coinage to rival the beauty and sculptural power of the coins of ancient Greece.

The result featured Liberty advancing confidently with torch and olive branch, paired with a majestic eagle in flight. Although now regarded as the pinnacle of American coinage, the design presented the United States Mint with enormous technical challenges during its first year of production.

The centerpiece of the display is the 1907 Extremely High Relief, Lettered Edge Double Eagle graded PCGS Proof-68 and approved by CAC. Often called the Ultra High Relief, it represents Saint-Gaudens’ design in its most dramatic and uncompromised form.

Approximately 15 Lettered Edge examples are believed to survive, making any public appearance a significant numismatic event. This magnificent specimen is further distinguished by its provenance to the legendary Colonel E.H.R. Green and Bell collections.

“The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is widely considered one of the most beautiful coins ever created, and these specific coins rank among the finest few known of their respective varieties,” said Russell.

“The Ultra High Relief is simply breathtaking. Once you see it in person, it is something you will remember for the rest of your life,” he stated.

Also included are superb examples of both recognized High Relief varieties: the MCMVII Wire Edge graded PCGS MS-67+ CAC, and the considerably scarcer MCMVII Flat Edge graded PCGS MS-68+ CAC.          

These two coins demonstrate how subtle differences in the Mint’s collars and striking process produced distinctly different rims.

"Their exceptional preservation allows collectors to appreciate the full depth, detail and sculptural quality that made the High Relief Double Eagle one of the most admired coins ever issued by the United States," added Russell.

The display continues with an exceptional 1907 Arabic Numerals Double Eagle graded PCGS MS-67+ CAC. This modified version reflects the Mint’s final effort to make Saint-Gaudens’ design practical for large-scale production, reducing the relief and replacing the Roman date MCMVII with Arabic numerals. Completing the group is a 1907 MCMVII High Relief graded PCGS Specimen-66+ CAC—an unusual and important special striking whose Specimen designation distinguishes it from conventionally certified Mint State examples.

The Elite Collection is the finest collection of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles ever formed. Its centerpiece is the only 1933 Double Eagle in private hands, valued at more than $30 million and widely recognized as the world’s most valuable coin.

"We are extremely excited about this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit for the benefit of our attendees. We are super appreciative to Ian Russell, Andy Wedding, the GreatCollections staff, and the owner of the Elite Collection for honoring our GACC Show with this historic display," said Larry Shepherd, president of Shepherd Expos Management, producer of the GACC shows.