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1909-D $20 Gold MS Values
Details
For many years numismatists thought the 1909-D Saint-Gaudens $20 was a rare coin, until a hoard was discovered in South America during the mid 1980s. These days, the issue is still considered a better date but is obtainable with relatively little effort. Mint State pieces are scarce, and Gems are quite rare.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,986.50
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:
52,500
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
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, 1909
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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