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1911-S $20 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1911-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is fairly common as far as Saints go. The coin is readily obtainable in circulated and lower uncirculated grades, though pieces grading MS65 or better are much scarcer and only a relative few are known in MS66 or better and are sought most especially by registry set collectors.
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
10168
Coin Date:
1911-S
Denomination:
$20 / $20 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
775,750
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
