The $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle was produced from 1907 to 1933, the “Saint” was the final $20 gold Double Eagle produced by the U.S. Mint. The $20 Gold Saint-Gaudens is known as “The Most Beautiful Coin in the World” for good reason. Born at the beginning of the 20th Century from the vision of newly elected, President Theodore Roosevelt, who wish to transform U.S. Coinage into works of art to reflect America’s preeminent status on the world stage. He enlisted America’s Premier Sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was in failing health, but agreed to the request by promising Roosevelt his last designs would be made a “living thing.” Saint-Gaudens fresh, clean obverse design features Liberty striding toward us in the dawn of a new day, wielding an olive branch in one hand symbolizing peace, and in the other hand, the torch of Liberty. The reverse features the American eagle soaring through the rays of the sun with its wings spread in majestic flight. St. Gaudens original design called for an Ultra-High Relief strike that was impractical for general circulation, so the relief was lowered to a Business strike. Today, High-Relief St. Gaudens are highly sought after and collected.

FMV Grades:GOOD-XF40 AU50-MS60 MS61-MS65 MS66-MS70

Grade Abbreviations Numismatic Abbreviations

FMV Prices for Rare Coin Price Guide last updated 01/27/2023

$20 St. Gaudens	FMV MS61	FMV MS62	FMV MS63	FMV MS64	FMV MS65
1907 High Relief	$17,500	$21,560	$29,810	$37,500	$61,560
1907 High Relief Flat Rim Prf.	—	—	—	—	—
1907 High Relief Wire Rim Prf.	$24,690	$27,190	$35,630	$45,310	$78,130
1907 High Relief Letter Edge Prf.	—	—	—	—	—
1907 No Motto	$2,780	$2,970	$3,780	$4,220	$5,910
1908 No Motto	$2,380	$2,440	$2,480	$2,530	$2,750
1908 D No Motto	$2,630	$2,790	$3,130	$4,340	$8,030
1908 W/Motto	$2,380	$2,540	$2,910	$5,310	$18,690
1908 W/M Proof	$13,130	$16,880	$27,500	$38,750	$96,880
1908 D W/Motto	$2,530	$2,690	$3,090	$3,340	$6,190
1908 S	$15,310	$20,440	$24,380	$44,380	$65,630
1909	$2,810	$3,190	$3,530	$10,590	$40,310
1909 Proof	$13,130	$17,500	$31,560	$49,380	$93,130
1909/8	$3,410	$3,910	$5,810	$13,690	$58,440
1909 D	$4,530	$5,590	$7,440	$12,060	$47,130
1909 S	$2,670	$2,730	$2,970	$3,660	$7,340
1910	$2,660	$2,790	$3,060	$3,810	$12,810
1910 Proof	$13,130	$18,750	$33,130	$50,000	$95,550
1910 D	$2,570	$2,700	$2,970	$3,220	$4,310
1910 S	$2,540	$2,970	$3,280	$3,720	$11,030
1911	$2,630	$2,850	$3,630	$5,660	$22,810
1911 Proof	$13,130	$19,380	$27,500	$38,750	$84,380
1911 D	$2,380	$2,400	$2,940	$3,310	$4,340
1911 S	$2,380	$2,630	$2,940	$3,690	$5,660
1912	$2,700	$3,090	$3,470	$7,720	$28,280
1912 Proof	$13,130	$18,000	$27,500	$38,750	$110,180
1913	$2,670	$3,030	$3,340	$7,970	$97,180
1913 Proof	$13,130	$18,000	$27,500	$38,750	$143,000
1913 D	$2,380	$2,780	$3,130	$3,750	$6,780
$20 St. Gaudens	FMV MS61	FMV MS62	FMV MS63	FMV MS64	FMV MS65
1913 S	$3,940	$5,340	$7,410	$11,530	$47,940
1914	$2,530	$2,540	$3,530	$5,310	$35,750
1914 Proof	$13,130	$20,940	$35,630	$48,440	$94,250
1914 D	$2,380	$2,440	$2,970	$3,310	$4,690
1914 S	$2,380	$2,400	$2,810	$3,000	$3,810
1915	$2,630	$2,970	$3,340	$7,310	$33,440
1915 Proof	$13,130	$18,750	$26,400	$52,500	$125,450
1915 S	$2,380	$2,400	$2,850	$3,280	$4,470
1916 S	$2,380	$2,680	$3,030	$3,630	$4,590
1920	$2,540	$2,760	$3,340	$7,910	$167,050
1920 S	$71,880	$84,380	$110,630	$203,130	$650,000
1921	$123,130	$137,500	$250,000	$425,000	$718,750
1922	$2,380	$2,420	$2,660	$2,750	$5,060
1922 S	$3,180	$4,690	$5,940	$10,280	$56,560
1923	$2,380	$2,400	$2,480	$3,310	$4,410
1923 D	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,640	$3,690
1924	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,490	$2,750
1924 D	$6,190	$7,910	$9,560	$17,060	$120,250
1924 S	$5,910	$8,910	$13,440	$34,380	$116,350
1925	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,490	$2,750
1925 D	$8,090	$9,840	$12,060	$27,300	$120,250
1925 S	$10,310	$15,440	$19,690	$58,180	$247,000
1926	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,630	$3,560
1926 D	$20,630	$25,630	$39,060	$58,130	$227,500
1926 S	$4,410	$5,810	$7,470	$11,590	$31,880
1927	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,490	$2,750
1927 D	$642,000	$930,000	$1,406,250	$1,687,500	$2,031,250
1927 S	$34,380	$46,880	$66,560	$116,880	$237,500
1928	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,490	$2,750
1929	$33,130	$40,940	$45,630	$73,440	$103,440
$20 St. Gaudens	FMV MS61	FMV MS62	FMV MS63	FMV MS64	FMV MS65
1930 S	$80,310	$90,630	$175,000	$225,000	$268,750
1931	$43,130	$54,060	$80,440	$118,440	$166,880
1931 D	$56,880	$70,310	$101,880	$156,940	$200,000
1932	$58,440	$73,130	$104,690	$160,630	$193,750
Type	$2,380	$2,400	$2,440	$2,490	$2,750
Proof Type	$13,130	$16,880	$27,500	$38,750	$84,380

Grade Abbreviations

General Grading Standards for U.S. Coins

Good (G) – Coin will be heavily worn, but the main design and legend will be visible. Lettering may be worn smooth. May be dull or faded areas.

Very Good (VG) – Still well worn but more of the rim will be evident. Design and legend will be clear but worn flat. Lacks specific details.

Fine (F) – Medium to heavy wear but even overall. The design becomes clearer and details begin to appear. Some letters within the design will be apparent.

Very Fine (VF) – A visibly nicer coin. High spots will show light, even wear. Various major features are visible. Lettering is all readable.

Extra Fine (XF) – Slight wear will show on the highest points of the main devices. Words are sharp and easily readable. All details are clearly defined.

AU 50 – Slight traces of wear on the highest points of the coin; may be dull with some evidence of luster under any toning.

AU 53 – Just slightly better than an AU 50 with a little more luster visible. Eye appeal begins to make a difference between the AU grades.

AU 55 – An obviously nicer coin than an AU 50 with no major difficulties. More luster shines through the surfaces.

AU 58 – This is oftentimes called a slider as it will appear to many observers to be uncirculated. Just the faintest wear on the highest points of the coin. Luster should be quite evident, although some toning can be apparent. Usually coins with poor eye appeal will not make the AU 58 grade.

MS 60 – Mint State indicates a coin that has no wear and is uncirculated. It may have numerous bagmarks and/or be toned. MS 60 is the lowest quality of an uncirculated coin.

MS 61 – An uncirculated coin that is just slightly better than MS 60. However, no question that it is uncirculated. Whereas, some may debate over the merits of a coin being MS60 because of the excessive bagmarks, the MS61 should be more desirable.

MS 62 – This coin should be a much cleaner specimen than an MS 60, yet, just slightly better than an MS 61. There should be fewer bagmarks as the coin takes on more attractive features.

MS 63 – This is the grade that many collectors feel is the most collectible in numismatics. Prices are typically reasonable compared to higher grades and the coin should have at least an average strike and eye appeal, with minimal distracting marks.

MS 64 – This is the grade where prices in many series begin to increase dramatically. For this reason the coin will begin to show fewer marks and the strike will be the strongest yet. No primary distractions that will draw your eye. A near-gem coin with just a few tiny marks or weakness in strike to keep it from a higher grade.

MS 65 – This is the gem category. Coin should be fully struck with eye appeal. Either brilliant or toned but there should not be any unsightly marks or color that negates eye appeal. Any marks should be very minor in appearance. Prices spread out even further.

MS 66 – A coin that just jumps out at you as being nicer than an MS 65. The main devices on either side should have no more than very minor ticks and the fields should be cleaner than that of an MS 65.

MS 67 – A superior coin that has no major distractions to speak of. The fields should be near flawless with just the slightest contact on the main device. This coin should emit a look of satisfaction from the viewer. Prices increase further especially for coins with short supplies and strong demand.

MS 68 – A difficult grade to determine by most experts. When does a coin become MS 68 but is not quite MS69 or 70? A very superior coin with maybe just a minor tick on either side keeping it from perfection.

MS 69 – This is a coin that should create a gasp when viewed. There should be no imperfections to the naked eye. With a magnifying glass a minor mark or impediment may be visible.

MS 70 – A perfect coin with no imperfections seen with a magnifying glass. There should be no marks whatsoever; the coin must look like it just left the Mint. Very unusual in early coins as the mint did not have the quality they do today. Modern coins have been given this exalted grade although there is debate whether coins can be perfect.

As we proceed to higher grades, there should be a noticeable difference in each grade and an improvement in quality, strike, and eye appeal. However, since grading is subjective, it will still be difficult for most numismatists to see a distinct difference from one grade to the next. This is especially so in grades of MS67 and higher.

Any kind of damage or cleaning will downgrade the potential value of a coin.

Twenty Dollar St Gaudens Price Guide

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