Whitman Expo
1907 High Relief $20 Gold MS Flat Edge Values
Details
The flat rim $20s are much scarcer than the wire rim Saints, the latter having been caused unintentionally by -- loose retaining collar and the multiple, high-tonnage blows to bring up the design on each of these coins. While flat rim $20s are not necessarily rare, they are certainly much scarcer than their wire rim counterparts. Beware when buying flat rim $20s that they are not misrepresented wire rims. While many circulated wire rim Saints may appear to have flat rims, bona fide flat rim pieces have raised lines on the flattish edge running parallel to the rim.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,364.73
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,367
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1907-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
High Relief
Variety 2:
Flat Edge
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
33.436 gr
Weight:
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, MCMVII
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
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