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By the second year of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle's production, the public was expressing bother over the absence of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the new $20 coin. Thus, the decision was made to add the national motto on the coin just above the sun disk emerging from the bottom of the reverse. The 1908 With motto Saint-Gaudens double eagle is common enough as an issue, though nice uncirculated examples prove quite scarce, with many devoid of exceptional luster. Gems are truly rare, commanding strong premiums particularly when two or more registry set collectors are vying for the same piece.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10135
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1908
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Motto
Coin Date:
1908
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
156,258
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9147
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Coin Value History
1908 $20 Motto MS
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1908 $20 Motto MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1908 $20 Motto MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,490
1908 $20 Motto MS62 PCGS. CDN: $4,970.08 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 156,258. ...
$5,002
1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Motto. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,320
1908 $20 Motto AU58 NGC. Mintage 156,258. ...
$3,480
1908 $20 Motto MS65 NGC....
$11,400
1908 $20 Motto MS66 PCGS....
$40,800
1908 $20 Motto MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (372/1701). PCGS Population: (158/2929). CDN: $2,110.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$2,220
1908 $20 Motto MS67 PCGS. ...
$168,000
1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Motto. EF-40 (PCGS).
$2,160
1908 $20 Motto MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (60/1865). PCGS Population (23/2094). Mintage: 156,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$1,645
$1,404
1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Motto. AU-55 (PCGS).
$2,182
1908 $20 Motto--Reverse Damage--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/1652). PCGS Population (0/1690). Mintage: 156,200. Numismed...
$1,265
$862
1908 $20 Motto--Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/1450). PCGS Population (4/1446). Mintage: 156,200....
$604
1908 $20 Motto XF45--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $445...
$460
1908 $20 Motto MS64 NGC. ...
$5,506
1908 $20 Motto MS62 PCGS. CDN: $4,301.61 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 156,258. ...
$4,200
1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Motto. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,320
1908 $20 Motto AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (176/2918). NGC Census: (93/2110). CDN: $1,810 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Min...
$2,521
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $7,600 – $750,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Edge MS
Worth: $7,600 – $750,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Edge MS
Worth: $7,600 – $487,500
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 No Motto, 1907-1908 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,871 – $150,000
1907 $20 Saint Gaudens, No Motto MS
Worth: $3,871 – $320,000
1908 $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $3,871 – $150,000
1908-D $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $3,871 – $50,000
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,871 – $90,000
1908-D $20 Motto MS
Worth: $3,871 – $155,000
1908-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,258 – $330,000
1909 $20 MS
Worth: $3,871 – $240,000
1909/8 $20 MS
Worth: $3,971 – $246,000
1909-D $20 MS
Worth: $3,971 – $350,000
1909-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,871 – $85,000
1910 $20 MS
Worth: $3,871 – $60,000
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