This gold coin contains 0.968 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin (BU) is $2582.90 based on today's gold spot price.
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Design and Specifications
The $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and minted from 1907 to 1933, is a celebrated U.S. gold coin known for its artistic design. It features Lady Liberty on the obverse and a majestic eagle in flight on the reverse.
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Weight: 33.436 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Gold Content: 0.9675 troy ounces
Mint Marks and Varieties
The $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle was minted at several U.S. Mints, each identifiable by a mint mark that can influence the coin's value.
- No Mint Mark: Philadelphia Mint
- D: Denver Mint
- S: San Francisco Mint
Various Grades and Values
Condition |
Value |
Good |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
Fine |
$1,600 - $2,100 |
Extremely Fine |
$1,700 - $2,300 |
About Uncirculated |
$1,800 - $2,500 |
Brilliant Uncirculated (Mint State) |
$1,900 - $3,000+ |
Note: The values listed are for common dates. Rare dates or mint marks can significantly increase a coin's value.
Collectible Varieties
- 1907 High Relief: $10,000 - $40,000+
- 1927-D: $1,000,000+
- 1933 (only legal examples): $7,000,000+
$20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Brilliant Uncirculated Auctions
Additional $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle (BU) Specifications