Double Eagle ($20)
$2,200 – $1,285,400
- Total Coins
- 15
- Key Dates
- 7 + 2 semi
- Value Range
- $2,200 - $1,285,400
- Most Valuable
- Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-S
Double Eagle ($20) coins were minted from 1849-1933, designed by Various. This series includes 15 coins in our database. Values range from $2,200 to $1,285,400. The most sought-after is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-S.
All Double Eagle ($20) Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Philadelphia | 112,500 | Key Date | $11,150 - $300,800 | View → |
| 1907 | Philadelphia | 1,292,600 | Semi-Key | $3,375 - $82,625 | View → |
| 1908 | Denver | 663,750 | $2,350 - $69,825 | View → | |
| 1908 | Denver | 349,500 | $2,450 - $55,925 | View → | |
| 1908 | Philadelphia | 4,323,500 | $2,250 - $56,750 | View → | |
| 1908 | Philadelphia | 156,359 | Key Date | $9,700 - $272,725 | View → |
| 1908 | San Francisco | 22,000 | Key Date | $45,000 - $1,285,400 | View → |
| 1915 | Philadelphia | 352,500 | Semi-Key | $4,300 - $117,725 | View → |
| 1920 | Philadelphia | 1,575,500 | $2,525 - $51,400 | View → | |
| 1920 | San Francisco | 558,000 | Key Date | $6,075 - $174,775 | View → |
| 1921 | Philadelphia | 528,500 | Key Date | $4,975 - $163,525 | View → |
| 1925 | Philadelphia | 2,831,750 | $2,200 - $67,575 | View → | |
| 1927 | Denver | 180,000 | Key Date | $10,050 - $273,350 | View → |
| 1928 | Philadelphia | 8,816,000 | $2,300 - $50,850 | View → | |
| 1933 | Philadelphia | 445,500 | Key Date | $6,975 - $216,300 | View → |
1907 Philadelphia
Mintage: 112,500
1907 Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,292,600
1908 Denver
Mintage: 663,750
1908 Denver
Mintage: 349,500
1908 Philadelphia
Mintage: 4,323,500
1908 Philadelphia
Mintage: 156,359
1908 San Francisco
Mintage: 22,000
1915 Philadelphia
Mintage: 352,500
1920 Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,575,500
1920 San Francisco
Mintage: 558,000
1921 Philadelphia
Mintage: 528,500
1925 Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,831,750
1927 Denver
Mintage: 180,000
1928 Philadelphia
Mintage: 8,816,000
1933 Philadelphia
Mintage: 445,500
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Double Eagle ($20) series, ranked by highest recorded value.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-S
Extremely scarce San Francisco issue with only 22,000 struck. One of the more desirable Saint-Gaudens dates.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1907 High Relief
The 1907 High Relief is one of the most iconic coins in American numismatics. Only 112,500 were struck. Extremely popular with both collectors and investors.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1927-D
Significant key date with only 180,000 minted. Strong demand among collectors.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 With Motto
Scarce variety with strong collector demand. The With Motto variant adds numismatic significance.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933
Final year of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Most specimens were melted after the Gold Reserve Act of 1933, making this a key date.
Double Eagle ($20) History
The United States Mint began striking the $20 Double Eagle in 1849 following the discovery of gold in California. Congress authorized the coin to handle the massive influx of gold bullion into the economy. James B. Longacre designed the initial Liberty Head type, which features a portrait of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. This design remained the standard for the series for over 50 years. In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the gold coinage. The resulting Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle depicts a full-length figure of Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch. The series ended in 1933 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102, which effectively recalled gold coins from circulation and halted production for public use.
Collecting Tips
Focus your collection on the Saint-Gaudens type if you want the most iconic design, or the Liberty Head type for a more traditional look. Common dates like 1924, 1927, and 1928 are excellent starting points because they are readily available in high grades. Check your coins for signs of cleaning or artificial smoothing, as these actions destroy numismatic value. Always buy certified coins from reputable grading services like PCGS or NGC to avoid the many high-quality counterfeits that plague this series.
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