Description
1914 $20 Saint Gaudens PCGS MS64 (CAC)
PCGS # 9164
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS64
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1914
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1914 $20 Saint Gaudens PCGS MS64 (CAC)
1914 $20
SKU: 53728139
1914 $20 Saint‑Gaudens Double Eagle – PCGS MS64 (CAC), Philadelphia
A classic of American numismatics, this 1914 Saint‑Gaudens Double Eagle pairs coveted artistry with exceptional preservation. Certified by PCGS as Mint State 64 and endorsed by CAC, it displays premium eye appeal for the grade—exactly the kind of quality discerning collectors pursue. The surfaces present vibrant, satiny cartwheel luster with rich honey‑gold and apricot tones, accented by subtle orange highlights that dance across Liberty’s gown and the sunlit fields. Well‑struck details show crisp definition in Liberty’s torch and olive branch, as well as the eagle’s feathers on the reverse.
Commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt and sculpted by Augustus Saint‑Gaudens, the $20 Double Eagle (1907–1933) is widely regarded as the most beautiful U.S. coin. The 1914 Philadelphia issue hails from the pre–World War I era and, like most pre‑1933 gold, saw significant attrition from later government melts—making high‑grade survivors particularly desirable. In MS64, this piece offers near‑Gem quality without the price jump of full Gem, and the CAC approval confirms superior originality and eye appeal within the grade.
Why this coin stands out
PCGS MS64 with CAC approval: collector‑preferred combination for quality and market confidence
Classic Philadelphia issue (no mintmark), struck during a pivotal period in U.S. monetary history
Attractive satiny luster and warm, original gold coloration; minimal, grade‑appropriate contact
Iconic Saint‑Gaudens design prized by both type collectors and advanced gold specialists
Key details
Date/Mint: 1914, Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Denomination: $20 “Double Eagle”
Designer: Augustus Saint‑Gaudens
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper; AGW 0.9675 troy oz
Certification: PCGS MS64; CAC approved
An excellent opportunity to acquire an investment‑caliber pre‑1933 U.S. gold coin with standout eye appeal and third‑party verified quality—equally suitable as a cornerstone type example or a refined upgrade in a Saint‑Gaudens set. Keywords: 1914 $20 Saint‑Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS64 CAC, Philadelphia Mint, pre‑1933 U.S. gold, collectible gold coin.