1908-D With Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$2,450 – $55,925

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto was minted at the Denver Mint with a mintage of 349,500. Values range from $2,450 in lower grades to $55,925 in top condition. The coin contains 90% gold with a melt value of $2273.61.

1908 | Denver | Mintage: 349,500

Melt Value (90% gold)

$2273.61

Based on $2,350/oz gold

as of Aug 1, 2026

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Market Activity

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Avg: $9,565 High: $55,925 Low: $2,450 10 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$2,450
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$2,475
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$2,500
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$2,525
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$2,750
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$3,425
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$4,000
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$4,825
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$14,775
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$55,925

Under $100 $100 - $1,000 Over $1,000

Coin Specifications

Year

1908

Mint

Denver

Mintage

349,500

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

33.436 grams

Diameter

34 mm

Edge

Reeded

Designer

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Series

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1907-1933)

PCGS #

9149

Historical Notes

Denver Mint With Motto variety.

About the Double Eagle ($20)

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 Double Eagle ($20) Coins

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.

This series includes key dates — check individual coin pages for rarity details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto is worth between $2,450 and $55,925 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins were made? +

The Denver Mint produced 349,500 1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto a key date? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto is not considered a key date or semi-key date. However, condition is always important. A common-date coin in exceptional condition can still be quite valuable.

What is the melt value of a Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto contains 90% gold and has a melt value of approximately $2273.61 based on current spot prices ($2,350/oz gold). Most collectible coins are worth significantly more than their melt value due to numismatic demand.

How much is a 1908-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle worth? +

A 1908-D Double Eagle in average circulated condition typically trades for its gold melt value plus a modest premium. High-grade specimens in Mint State 63 or better often sell for $3,000 to $5,000 or more depending on the specific surface quality.

Is the 1908-D Double Eagle rare? +

The 1908-D is not considered a rare coin in lower grades, as 349,500 were minted. It is a common date for the series, though finding one in perfect uncirculated condition is difficult.