$20 St Gaudens Gold Double Eagle AU

The $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle is widely regarded as the most beautiful coin in U.S. numismatic history. Designed by master sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and minted from 1907 to 1933, this historic gold coin represents the peak of American coinage artistry. In About Uncirculated condition, this piece retains most of its original luster and design detail, showing only minimal wear on the highest points.

Highlights

• Contains .9675 troy oz of gold (.900 fine)
• AU (About Uncirculated) condition: Light wear with sharp design features and traces of original mint luster
• Obverse: Lady Liberty striding forward with a torch and olive branch, set against the sun's rays
• Reverse: A soaring bald eagle in flight above the rising sun, with "United States of America" and "Twenty Dollars" above
• Struck at the following mints: Philadelphia (no mintmark), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S). Minted from 1907-1933.
• Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens
• Note: Dates and mintmarks are selected at random and may vary based on current stock.

Why Choose This Coin?

About Uncirculated (AU) coins offer excellent detail, strong eye appeal, and a touch of original luster—without the higher cost of a full BU example. For collectors and investors, this grade represents an ideal balance of condition, value, and historical significance. With nearly a full ounce of gold, this piece is not only a stunning display of American artistry but also a strong portfolio asset.

Historical Significance

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was introduced as part of President Theodore Roosevelt's campaign to transform U.S. coinage into true national art. Coins struck in 1907-1908 did not include the motto "In God We Trust"—a feature added shortly after. In 1912, the number of stars around Lady Liberty was updated from 46 to 48 to reflect the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as U.S. states. Production of this coin ended in 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Gold Reserve Act required Americans to return most gold coinage to the U.S. Treasury for melting, making surviving Double Eagles increasingly rare.