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1926 $20 Gold MS Values
Details
The 1926 Saint-Gaudens $20 is among the more common issues in the series, but it is not quite as readily available as the 1924, 1927, and 1928 Phillies. Still, the coin is frequently encountered in the marketplace through MS65, and there are decent supplies available in the MS66 grade range. All examples grading higher are rare.
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:
10149
Coin Date:
1926
Denomination:
$20 / $20 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
816,750
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
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, 1926
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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