20 Dollar Double Eagle “Saint-Gaudens” | Gold | 1907-1933

he $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the most highly regarded gold coins from the United States. It is struck in 0.900 fine gold (21.6 karat) and contains 30.09 grams of pure gold. This makes it an appealing historic alternative to modern standard 1 ounce bullion coins (31.1 grams).

The total weight is 33.44 grams. With a diameter of approximately 34 mm and a thickness of about 2 mm, the coin has a robust and instantly recognisable presence. The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was struck as legal tender and genuinely circulated between 1907 and 1933. Coins may show signs of use and handling.

The coin’s face value was 20 US dollars (USD), but its gold value is many times higher. In the early 20th century, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle replaced the Liberty Head Double Eagle, at the initiative of President Theodore Roosevelt, who wanted to elevate the artistic standard of American coinage. Both coins share the same weight and gold content, yet they differ strongly in style and overall appearance.