Coin Specifications

Widely believed to carry one of the most beautiful designs in the history of United States coinage, the Saint Gaudens Double Eagle was struck from 1907 to 1933. Production would take place variously across three different mint facilities in relatively high numbers. The subsequent recall and melting of all federal gold had a dramatic impact on the rarity and availability of certain issues.

The intrinsic value of each coin is high, with 0.96750 troy ounces of gold content included in each coin. For many examples of the coin, the majority of the price is related to the market value of the gold content. In recent years, this has had the impact of dramatic price increases for coins with minimal numismatic value. This has been driven by record high gold prices.

The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle was designed by the renown sculptor of the same name. The obverse features a dramatic full depiction of the allegorical Liberty figure. She holds a lit torch and an olive branch. The rays of the rising sun and the U.S. Capitol building appear in the background. The reverse of the coin features an eagle in majestic flight. The rays of the sun emanate upwards and fill the fields with splendor. In 1908, the motto “In God We Trust” was added between the sun and its rays.

Composition for the coins is 90% gold and 10% alloy. The standard weight is 33.436 grams with a diameter of 34 mm.

Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Coin Specifications

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