$20 St Gaudens Gold Double Eagle XF

Recognized as part of the early 20th-century renaissance in American coinage, the Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle is widely regarded as the most beautiful coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint. Designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this vintage piece carries both historical depth and nearly a full ounce of gold—making it a favorite among long-term collectors and investors.

Highlights

• Contains .9675 troy oz of gold (.900 fine)
• XF (Extremely Fine) condition: Light to moderate wear; major design elements remain clearly visible with sharp detail across most of the coin
• 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?

XF (Extremely Fine) Double Eagles offer excellent visual detail at a more accessible price point than higher-grade examples. With nearly a full ounce of gold and clear historical appeal, these coins provide strong diversification for collectors and investors looking to balance gold content with numismatic significance.

Historical Significance

Issued from 1907 to 1933, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was the result of President Theodore Roosevelt's effort to beautify American coinage. Coins minted from 1907-1908 were issued without the motto "In God We Trust", while 1912 and later coins display 48 stars to reflect the addition of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union. The series ended abruptly during the Great Depression, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, banning most private gold ownership and ordering gold coins to be returned and melted. This drastically reduced the number of surviving Double Eagles, making circulated examples like this one an increasingly scarce and valuable piece of monetary history.