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Possibly unique with the Roman, or satin, finish.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10190
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Roman (Satin) Finish
Coin Date:
1908
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
possibly unique
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
9204
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Coin Value History
1908 $20 Roman (Satin) Finish PR
Value By Grade
1908 $20 Roman (Satin) Finish PR
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1907 $20 Small Edge Letters PR
Worth: $1,500,000 – $1,680,000
1907 $20 Large Edge Letters PR
Worth: $900,000 – $900,000
1907 $20 Ultra High Relief, Plain Edge PR
1907 $20 Ultra High Relief, Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $2,250,000 – $5,160,000
1907 $20 Ultra High Relief, Inverted Edge Letters PR
Worth: $2,250,000 – $5,160,000
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 SP [Type]
![Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 SP [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20220223/www_davidlawrence_com_product_2259091_-0.20220223184215252.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $18,000 – $1,250,000
1907 $20 High Relief SP
Worth: $18,000 – $1,250,000
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908–1915 PR [Type]
![Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908–1915 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1908-20-pr-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $26,000 – $460,000
1908 $20 Matte Finish PR
Worth: $26,000 – $460,000
1909 $20 PR
Worth: $27,000 – $480,000
1910 $20 PR
Worth: $26,000 – $280,000
1910 $20 Experimental Finish SP
Worth: $750,000 – $750,000
1911 $20 PR
Worth: $26,000 – $264,000
1912 $20 PR
Worth: $26,000 – $460,000
1913 $20 PR
Worth: $26,000 – $460,000
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