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1908 With Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$9,700 – $272,725

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 With Motto was minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 156,359. Values range from $9,700 in lower grades to $272,725 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors. The coin contains 90% gold with a melt value of $2273.61.

1908 | Philadelphia | Mintage: 156,359

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: $44,600 High: $272,725 Low: $9,700 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	$9,700
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$11,100
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$12,750
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$12,775
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$12,800
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$13,975
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$14,000
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$23,950
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$62,225
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$272,725

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

Coin Specifications

Year

1908

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

156,359

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 #

9148

Historical Notes

Scarce variety with strong collector demand. The With Motto variant adds numismatic significance.

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.

Varieties

With Motto ('In God We Trust')

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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 With Motto worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 With Motto is worth between $9,700 and $272,725 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 Philadelphia Mint produced 156,359 1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

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

Yes, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 With Motto is considered a key date in the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.

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

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 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 With Motto Double Eagle ($20) worth? +

A 1908 With Motto Double Eagle in average circulated condition typically sells for over $2,500. High-grade specimens can reach prices well into the tens of thousands of dollars depending on the specific surface quality.

Is the 1908 With Motto Double Eagle ($20) considered rare? +

Yes, this coin is a key date in the Saint-Gaudens series. With a mintage of 156,359, it is much harder to find than the 1908 No Motto variety, which had a mintage of 4,271,550.