$20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle BU (Dates Vary)
2026/10/19
getting easier
2026/10/15
website seemed "clunky"
2026/10/15
been doing this for the grandkids for years they enjoy them
2026/10/15
System has trouble switching between order screens, payment and shipping. Back and forth loop several times.
2026/10/15
Ordering was simple. Not complicated at all.
2026/10/14
Great product
Introduction
The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the most celebrated gold coins in United States numismatics. Designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the coin was introduced in 1907 as part of President Theodore Roosevelt's effort to bring greater artistic quality to American coinage. This example is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, displaying no wear from circulation and retaining its uncirculated character. Dates and mintmarks vary based on availability.
History
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle debuted in 1907, replacing the Liberty Head Double Eagle. President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the nation's gold coinage, resulting in a dramatic new $20 design. The earliest 1907 pieces were produced in high relief, but the design was soon modified to a lower relief that was more practical for large-scale production.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles were struck from 1907 through 1916 and again from 1920 through 1933 at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. Early issues were produced without the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The motto was added to the reverse during 1908 and remained for the rest of the series. The obverse originally featured 46 stars, representing the states then in the Union. Two additional stars were added in 1912 following the admission of New Mexico and Arizona, bringing the total to 48.
Design
The obverse features a full-length figure of Liberty advancing forward while holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Rays of the rising sun appear behind her, with the United States Capitol visible in the background. Stars representing the states encircle the design, while the date appears at the lower right.
The reverse depicts an eagle in flight above the rays of the rising sun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TWENTY DOLLARS appear above the eagle, while With Motto issues feature IN GOD WE TRUST above the sun. The coin's edge is lettered with E PLURIBUS UNUM rather than featuring the reeded edge found on many other U.S. gold coins.
| Metal | Gold |
|---|---|
| Grade | BU |
| Year | Dates vary |
| Weight | 0.9675 |
| Fineness | .900 |
| Diameter | 34mm |
