$20 St. Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin

Description

In 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens, America’s preeminent sculptor, redesigned the $20 gold coin, at the behest of President Theodore, who wanted the United States to produce coins as beautiful as those created in ancient Greece. The design--featuring a triumphant figure of Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch, and a majestic flying eagle on the reverse—is considered America’s most beautiful coin. These were issued through 1933, when the United States went off the Gold Standard. You will receive coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark), San Francisco Mint (“S” mint mark), and/or Denver Mint (“D mint mark); the mint mark is located below the date. Each Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle contains 1.075 troy oz. of .900 fine gold (net weight of .9074 troy oz. of pure gold).

A note about the grades: Select circulated coins will grade Extremely Fine or better, with gentle even wear. Mint State 63 and 64 coins are in certified holders graded by either PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation); an MS-63 coin is strictly uncirculated with nice luster and choice surfaces; an MS-64 coin is brilliant uncirculated with near-gem surfaces and minimal contact marks.