1907 PCGS MS-64 $20 St. Gauden Double Eagle Gold Coin

1907 PCGS MS-64 $20 St. Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin

The 1907 $20 St. Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin is a masterpiece of American numismatic artistry, designed by the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the request of President Theodore Roosevelt. This coin represents a pivotal moment in U.S. coinage history, blending classical beauty with the prestige of gold. Struck in 24-karat gold, it contains 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold and carries a face value of $20 USD, fully backed by the U.S. government.

This particular example has been slabbed and graded MS-64 by PCGS, indicating it is in Mint State condition with only minor marks or flaws, retaining much of its original luster and detail. The 1907 issue is especially significant as it marks the first year of the Saint-Gaudens design, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 0.9675 oz of pure gold;
• Graded MS-64 by PCGS, indicating excellent condition with minor marks or flaws;
• Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors;
• Struck in 1907, the first year of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle design;
• Face value of $20 USD, backed by the U.S. government;
• Obverse features Lady Liberty striding forward, torch in hand, with the Capitol Building in the background;
• Reverse showcases a flying eagle, soaring above a rising sun;
• No motto ("In God We Trust") on the 1907 issue, distinguishing it from later versions.

The Design

The obverse of the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle presents a full-length figure of Lady Liberty, striding forward with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The Capitol Building is visible in the background, and the word "LIBERTY" is inscribed above her, with the date "1907" below.

The reverse features a majestic flying eagle, soaring above a rising sun. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "TWENTY DOLLARS", and the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" complete the design. Notably, the 1907 issue does not include the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST", which was added in later years.

A PCGS MS-64 Coin

This 1907 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle has been graded MS-64 by PCGS, meaning it is in excellent condition with only minor marks or flaws. The MS-64 grade ensures that the coin retains much of its original luster and detail, making it a prized addition to any collection of classic U.S. gold coins.

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