The $20 Gold Double Eagle is one of the most celebrated coins in American history. Introduced by the United States Mint in 1907, it features a groundbreaking design of Lady Liberty that transformed American coinage. Among the unique issues in this series, the 1907 and early 1908 coins without the US national motto are particularly valued by collectors. Right now, 1908 Pre-33 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins are available in certified condition from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside a protective plastic slab!
• 2nd year of issue for the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle!
• No motto specimen!
• Declared mintage of 4,271,551 coins at Philadelphia!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $20 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of Mint State 63 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• The obverse features Lady Liberty.
• On the reverse is a soaring American bald eagle.

Each of these 1908 Pre-33 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins comes in Mint State 63 condition. Coins in this grade display some small marks and minor hairlines, with mint luster that remains mostly intact despite slight impairments.

Obverse

On the obverse, Lady Liberty is surrounded by 46 stars, representing the states in the Union in 1908. The U.S. Capitol Building can be seen in the background at the bottom of the design, adding a patriotic touch to the composition.

Reverse

The reverse showcases a bald eagle in flight, captured in left-profile relief as it soars above the rays of a rising sun. These “No Motto” specimens lack the inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST,” which was added to the series later in 1908.

History

The obverse of the coin features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic design of Lady Liberty. Depicted striding forward with purpose, Liberty holds a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, representing enlightenment and peace. The rays of the sun radiate behind her figure, creating a dynamic and captivating image.

Ordering

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