Numismatic

1908 $20 St Gaudens Gold Double Eagle w/Motto MS-64 PCGS

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In 1908, the United States minted a spectacular twenty dollar gold piece that remains a high point in American coinage. This double eagle, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of gold, showcases a design that was produced from 1907 to 1933. The coin represents a dramatic departure from earlier, more static coinage styles, opting instead for dynamic, sculptural relief. The front of the coin presents a powerful image of Lady Liberty stepping forward, illuminated by the rays of a rising sun. On the reverse, a magnificent bald eagle is captured mid flight, soaring through the sky. The back also bears the inscriptions identifying the nation as the United States of America and the denomination as Twenty Dollars. This specific specimen has been certified as Mint State 64 (MS-64), preserving the incredible artistry of Augustus Saint-Gaudens in stunning detail.