1908 $20 Roman (Satin) Finish

Coin / United States of America / 1908 / Philadelphia / $20 Saint Gaudens Gold / $20 (Twenty Dollars)

Possibly unique with the Roman, or satin, finish.

coinage-type Saint Gaudens gold double eagle
desg PR
designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens
diameter 34
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% gold; 10% copper
mintage possibly unique
obverse-description Liberty is portrayed standing on a rock, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The word LIBERTY appears on the top periphery surrounded by stars. The date is stamped on the right side of the coin, just above the rock.
pcgs-link 9204
pcgs-number 9204
reverse-description A crescent sun appears at the bottom as if rising on the horizon with long rays extending to the top of the coin. A flying eagle covers the central portion, atop the rays. The words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS appear on the top periphery.
variety Roman (Satin) Finish
weight-grams 33.436
weight-ounces 0.9675
year-display 1908-1933