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1910 $20 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1910 Philadelphia Saint-Gaudens $20 is among the most common of the Philly double eagles struck between 1910 and 1915, with circulated examples very easy to locate. Conversely, Gems are rare and only a tiny handful of examples are known grading MS66 or better.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,645.02
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:
482,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
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, 1910
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
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