1926-S $20 St Gaudens Gold Double Eagle MS-63 NGC
Numismatic
1926-S $20 St Gaudens Gold Double Eagle MS-63 NGC
Struck in 1926 at the San Francisco Mint, this twenty-dollar gold piece represents a fascinating chapter in United States coinage. The coin belongs to the celebrated Saint-Gaudens series, a design era widely admired for its artistic ambition. This particular specimen is certified in Mint State 63 (MS-63), preserving the intricate details of its historic design just as it appeared nearly a century ago. Each of these double eagles was minted with a composition of 90 percent gold, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. With a total mintage of 2,041,500 pieces, this issue bears the distinctive 'S' mint mark, indicating its origin from the San Francisco facility. Exploring the surfaces of this certified survivor offers a direct connection to the craftsmanship of the 1920s.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1926 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9675 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
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