$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens - Extra Fine XF (Random Year)

$20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens - Extra Fine XF (Random Year) Specifications: Year: Random Condition: Extra Fine Fineness: 0.900 Denomination: $20 Actual Weight: 0.9675 troy oz Gross Weight: 33.44 grams Diameter: 34 mm Thickness: 2.41 mm Mint/Brand: US Mint Please note coin may or may not have "IN GOD WE TRUST" Motto. $20 Gold Double Eagle Saint Gaudens coins are supposed to be the most beautiful coins in the history of American Coinage. It was first minted in 1907 after Theodore Roosevelt commissioned the popular sculptor of that time, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to create an aesthetically-appealing design for the Double Eagle. The exceptional beauty and excellent quality makes this a desired item among numismatists. Coin Features: Made from 0.900 fine gold with a weight of 0.9675 troy oz Extra Fine (XF) condition. Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty with a torch in the right hand and an olive branch in left hand striding forward with her hair flowing on a background of the 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 safely for shipping. Dates will be chosen randomly and are determined by our available inventory on hand. U.S. Mint issue from the following mints – Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The California Gold Rush in 1849 not only made the United States a very wealthy country, it also helped change the monetary system. At that time, the highest denomination that had been prevailing was $10 Gold Eagle. With plentiful gold, the Government considered to introduce a denomination double than $10, and that is how $20 gold coins were issued. Since they were exactly double the denomination of $10, they earned the name Double Eagle. The first Double Eagle was designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Head, was minted from 1850-1907. In 1907, the Saint Gaudens Double Eagle took over the position. The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coin stemmed from the desire of President Theodore Roosevelt, who felt there was a huge need to revive the American coinage as the coins of that era according to him were hideous. He felt coin was the most visible and palpable representation of a nation. Therefore, Roosevelt asked his dear friend and one of the most popular sculptors of that time Augustus Saint Gaudens to come up with a great design for the new $20 Double Eagle coin. Gaudens came up with a beautiful image of Lady Liberty which instantly got appreciation from the President, who loved the high relief coins of Ancient Greece. The first few coins of the $20 Double Eagle were struck in high relief versions because they were not stackable one above the other which was not good for commerce. About 12,000 high relief coins were struck before stopping their production. Later on, a lower relief was released which was easy to stack one on the other and was deemed fit for commerce. The obverse side of the coin features a full-length image Lady Liberty with her hair and robe flowing beautifully in the air while she is striding forward holding a lit torch in her right hand which represents enlightenment and an olive branch in her left hand which represents peace. Above the head of the Liberty is the inscribed word “LIBERTY” and the image is surrounded by 46 stars that honor the 46 states at that time. The reverse of the coin features a side view of a flying American eagle on a background of the rising sun. Above the bird are two semi-circular tiers of inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS.” Between the Sun and its rays in a semicircle inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST.” Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Item will be wrapped and packaged safely for delivery.

Product Features:

• Made from precious metal with purity.
• Produced by a recognized mint or refiner.
• Eligible for secure shipping and tracked delivery.
• Competitive pricing on bullion bars and coins.