Description
This 1928 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle has been certified and graded by PCGS as MS65+ .
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful gold coins ever produced by the United States Mint, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle stands as a pinnacle of American numismatic artistry. Designed by acclaimed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this iconic gold coin is celebrated for its bold classical style, dynamic imagery, and lasting historical importance.
First issued in the early 20th century, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle represents a transformative era in U.S. coinage, combining fine art with advanced minting techniques of its time. Its powerful depiction of Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch has become one of the most enduring symbols in American coin design.
Today, Saint-Gaudens gold coins are highly sought after by collectors and advanced numismatists for their artistic beauty, historic significance, and limited surviving populations. They remain a cornerstone of classic U.S. gold collections and are widely recognized as one of the most important designs in American coinage history.
Coin Specifications:
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Series: Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Edge Type: Lettered "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
Mint/ Mint Mark: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S)
Obverse: Lady Liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left hand
Reverse: An eagle flying over the sun with the words In God We Trust and United States of America
Fineness: .900 fine gold
Gold Weight: Approximately 0.9675 troy ounce
Diameter: 34 mm
Brand: U.S. Mint
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