Description
1926 $20 Saint Gaudens PCGS MS66
PCGS # 9183
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS66
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1926
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1926 $20 Saint Gaudens PCGS MS66
1926 $20
SKU: 15716009
Offered here is a 1926 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, certified PCGS MS66, an outstanding Gem example of America’s most celebrated gold design. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this late-series Saint-Gaudens combines broad collector appeal with meaningful condition rarity, making it an excellent choice for both advanced numismatists and buyers seeking a premier classic U.S. gold type coin.
The 1926 issue is often grouped with the most “common” Saint-Gaudens dates, yet it is a clear step above the truly high-population Philadelphia issues such as 1924, 1927, and 1928, and it is notably scarcer than the 1925 in Gem condition. With strong demand for top-end Saints, MS66 examples represent a desirable balance: visually impressive, legitimately scarce at the upper end of the grading scale, and widely respected for long-term collectability.
"Coin details"
Date/Denomination: 1926 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia
Certification/Grade: PCGS MS66
PCGS Certification No.: 15716009
"Rarity and population context"
PCGS Population (MS66): 961
PCGS Population higher: 78
"Eye appeal and strike characteristics"
The 1926 is known for consistently sharp strikes, full frosty surfaces, and very good to excellent luster.
Color is frequently seen in rich yellow-orange gold or greenish-gold tones, often with attractive orange or rose highlights.
As typical for the issue, occasional copper spotting or light staining may be encountered, even on high-grade coins.
A Gem MS66 1926 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle delivers the iconic artistry of Augustus Saint-Gaudens with the premium look collectors expect from Philadelphia’s high-standard late-1920s production. A standout addition to a Saint-Gaudens date set, a type set, or any collection focused on classic American gold.