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1908-S $20 Gold MS Values
Details
One of the semi-key dates in the series, the 1908-S Saint-Gaudens $20 is much more common in circulated grades than in Mint State, with well fewer than 500 pieces estimated to survive in uncirculated grades. Of those that do, the vast majority less than MS63. A handful are known in the grades of MS65 or better, and these trade for huge premiums.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,520.70
Obverse: 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.
Reverse: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
22,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
33.436 gr
Weight:
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
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