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Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle With Motto $20 Gold PR 1908–1915 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,833.98
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
74154
Coin Date:
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20 / $20 Gold
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
With Motto
Variety 2:
1908–1915
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
33.436 gr
Weight:
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
34 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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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