$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)

### **$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)** **Note: This gold coin may have damage such as nicks, scratches, dents, etc. Please also note coin may or may not have "IN GOD WE TRUST" Motto.** The Lady Liberty on the **$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens** is an uncontested beauty in the entire American coinage. It is a work of art, a visual treat, and an object of desire in the numismatic world. The coin is in demand by both collectors as well as investors for its appearance as well as composition. A beautiful gift by President Theodore Roosevelt to America and the world, for it is his initiation to beautify American coins that gave us this coin. World renowned sculptor August Saint-­Gaudens was hired to design the coin. This [**Gold Eagle Saint Gaudens coin**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/saint-gaudens-double-eagle) was minted from 1907 to 1933 by the US Mint. **Coin Features:** - Contains .9675 troy oz. of .900 pure gold. - Eligible for Precious Metals IRA. - Ex Jewelry Condition. - **Obverse:** Augustus Saint-­Gaudens’ Lady Liberty with torch in right hand and olive branch in left hand striding forward with her hair flowing on a background of rising sun and Capitol building. 46 stars encircle the image of Liberty representing the 46 states in the Union at that time. Inscriptions - “Liberty,” designer’s initials “ASG” and Year of Mintage. - **Reverse:** Features an American eagle in flight with the rising sun in the background. Inscriptions - “United States of America,” “Twenty Dollars,” and “In God We Trust.” - Individual coins will be shipped in protective plastic flips. Higher numbers will be packed safe for shipping. - Minted from 1907-­1933, dates and mint marks will be chosen randomly based on availability. - U.S. Mint issue from the following mints - Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. - 100% authentic. **Why Buy Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens?** - These coins add stability to the investment portfolio thereby minimizing losses. - These coins provide great liquidity. - Since these Pre­-1933 coins are not produced anymore, they have fixed supply but high demand. - By buying these coins you will be storing more wealth with a less bulky option. - Pre­-1933 coins have a high-profit potential compared to modern billions. - The coin’s rarity, artistic merit, historical significance, and high intrinsic value have made it a favorite among collectors and investors. The 1849 California Gold Rush made the United States a wealthy country which could now think of introducing a higher denomination to its coinage due to the abundance of gold. The highest denomination in circulation till that point was $10 Eagle. The government planned to add a $20 denomination to ease larger transactions in banks and with merchants. Since it was double the amount of $10 Eagle, it got its name as $20 Double Eagle. Liberty Head designed by James B. Longacre adorned the obverse of this coin and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. This design would remain the same with a few minor changes for almost 60 years before it gets a new lease of life with President Theodore Roosevelt coming into power. President Roosevelt personally felt that the coins of the 19th century which had not seen many changes so far were hideous and that the American coins needed to be beautified immediately as he felt the coins were the most palpable representation of a country. He wanted the designs to show off the country’s freedom of thought and free spirit. He commissioned his good friend and a renowned sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create fresh new designs for 5 coins of America which were the $20 Double Eagle, $10 Eagle, $5 Half Eagle, $2.5 Quarter Eagle, and the Cent. Both Theodore Roosevelt and Saint-­Gaudens were admirers of high relief ancient coins of Greece. They felt a high relief design for the American coins would be a spectacular achievement compared to their earlier counterparts from the 19th century. Saint-­Gaudens had experimented with several designs of Liberty for the obverse including bust portraits and full-body versions and for the reverse he had tried standing eagle as well as eagle in flight. The president chose the full-body version of Lady Liberty for the obverse of $20 Eagle with the eagle in flight design for the reverse. He made a high relief model of Lady Liberty holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left hand striding forward confidently with her hair and robe flowing beautifully against the wind. On the background are the rising sun and the U.S. Capitol building. Which was a modification from Gaudens Fame from Sherman’s Monument situated at Central Park in New York City. The reverse featured a majestic eagle in flight on a background of the rising sun. The mint struck the ultrahigh relief of this coin in 1907 which also had the denomination in Roman numerals. The coin took seven strikes to get the high relief which damaged the dies just after making 18 to 20 coins, which resulted in a drastic reduction in production. Upon release, it was found that the coins also could not stack well and since people were unfamiliar with the Roman numerals, it was considered unfit for commerce. The coins also did not have the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” which was added in the later issues. Since Gaudens lost his life to cancer before finishing the low reliefs for the coins, Charles E. Barber had to cut down the ultrahigh design along with the removal of the Roman numerals and addition of Arabic numerals and also the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The coin was welcomed with rave reviews and was liked by one and all and earned the position of the most beautiful coin in American history. The coin was minted from 1907-­1933. Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer you these **$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens** at one of the most competitive prices in the industry. Feel free to browse our vast collection of [**Pre-1933 US Gold coins**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933) today to become a proud owner of an inseparable part of American coinage history. Contact us at 800-852-6884 if you have any questions in regards to Pre-1933 gold coins. 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