Whitman Expo
1926-D $20 Gold MS
Details
The 1926-D is one of the major rarities of the Saint-Gaudens series, with fewer than 500 or so estimated to survive across all grades. Most are known in uncirculated grades, though most of these are clustered in the MS60-62 range, with even MS63s proving quite rare. Pieces grading MS65 or higher are virtually elusive and have been publicly offered on only rare occasions over the years.
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:
10182
Coin Date:
1926-D
Denomination:
$20 / $20 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
481,000
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
