$20 ST. GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD COIN
This is one of the most magnificent gold coins ever minted. The coin has a heft that many collectors appreciate, and the St. Gauden’s Double Eagle’s details can be admired without a lens. This coin is the embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the United States and was created by famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the behest of President Teddy Roosevelt after he saw a display of ancient coins at the Smithsonian. Roosevelt believed that America needed a new line of coins befitting the nation’s grandeur and greatness. Saint-Gaudens created a design for the ages and deserves a prominent place in your collection.
Coin Facts
- Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
- Minting Location: N/A
- Denomination: $20 (US)
- Gold Content: .9675
- Weight: 4 mm
- Diameter: 27 mm