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1908-D No Motto $20 Gold MS Values
Details
Though much scarcer than its Philadelphia-minted sibling from 1908, the 1908-D $20 can be found with relative ease in the circulated and lower-uncirculated grades. However, Gems are considered quite rare, with very few available and relatively few in the marketplace at any given time in the grades of MS65. Those grading MS66 or better are truly rare.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $3,924.85
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:
Denver
Mintage:
663,750
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1907-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
No Motto
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, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
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