1909 $20

Coin / United States of America / 1909 / Philadelphia / $20 Saint Gaudens Gold / $20 (Twenty Dollars)

The 1909 Saint-Gaudens $20 is a scarcer issue among the series, but widely available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. In grades of about MS64 and up, the 1909 is a true rarity, with true Gems numbering perhaps to only a few dozen pieces total. Most 1909 Saints are sharply struck, and of the high-end pieces that exist the majority offer exceptional luster and eye appeal.

coinage-type Saint Gaudens gold double eagle
desg MS
designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens
diameter 34
edge Reeded
fineness 0.9
material 90% gold; 10% copper
mintage 161,282
ngc-id 26FB
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 9150
pcgs-number 9150
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.
weight-grams 33.436
weight-ounces 0.9675
year-display 1908-1933