2009 (MMIX) NGC MS-70 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle Coin

2009 (MMIX) NGC MS-70 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle Coin

The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is one of the most iconic gold coins ever produced by the U.S. Mint. 

Originally issued in 1907 under President Theodore Roosevelt, it was created for general circulation with a $20 face value and contained .9675 troy ounces of gold. Production ended in 1933 following the economic crisis sparked by the 1929 stock market crash.

In 2009, the U.S. Mint reintroduced the Double Eagle as a special, limited-edition release. This modern version was struck in 24-karat gold and featured an Ultra High Relief design, highlighting its artistic detail and collectible appeal.

Today, SD Bullion offers the 2009 (MMIX) $20 Double Eagle Ultra High Relief Coin, graded by  NGC as an MS-70 coin.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;

• Struck on a 4 mm thick planchet in Ultra High Relief;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Bears face value of USD 20, backed by the US Federal Government;

• Reproduces a Pre-1933 American Gold Coin;

• The obverse portrays St. Gaudens’ Liberty design;

• The reverse depicts the Bald Eagle.

The Design

The obverse reproduces Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Double Eagle design, in which Lady Liberty marches forward to symbolize the national progress, carrying a torch and an olive branch, representing enlightenment and peace. The sun's rays are rising in the background.

The artistry also illustrates the Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY”, the year of issuance in Roman letters, and the stars encircling the whole design, representing the states.

The reverse depicts a flying Bald Eagle above the sun. The inscriptions read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS.”

The 2009 Edition

In the 2009 edition, the original Saint-Gaudens’ design was digitally mapped and imprinted in ultra-high relief. That created a 3-D effect on the design elements, making the most intricate details even more noticeable.

Some design elements were also included. The year of issuance in Roman letters reflects the year of mintage (2009), four stars were added to complete the current 50 states, and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” is now at the bottom of the reverse design. 

An NGC MS-70 Ultra High Relief Coin

NGC, or Numismatic Guaranty Company, is a renowned third-party grading service that appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

MS means Mint State, referring to coins fabricated with the same shape as a popular business coin that remained uncirculated. 

Ultra-high relief is a coin design technique that creates a three-dimensional effect, with the design raised above the coin's edge. 

Buy 2009 (MMIX) NGC MS-70 Ultra High Relief $20 Double Eagle at SD Bullion

Own a historical American gold coin of limited issue.

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