Semi-Key

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1915 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$4,300 – $117,725

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 was minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 352,500. Values range from $4,300 in lower grades to $117,725 in top condition. This is a semi-key date with strong collector demand. The coin contains 90% gold with a melt value of $2273.61.

1915 | Philadelphia | Mintage: 352,500

Melt Value (90% gold)

$2273.61

Based on $2,350/oz gold

as of Aug 1, 2026

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Market Activity

SoldHigh BidFor SaleLast Asking PriceMoving Average

Avg: $18,525 High: $117,725 Low: $4,300 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	$4,300
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$4,900
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$4,925
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$4,950
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$5,025
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$5,200
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$6,350
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$8,350
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$23,525
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$117,725

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

Coin Specifications

Year

1915

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

352,500

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 #

9168

Historical Notes

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle from 1915.

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 - 1915 worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 is worth between $4,300 and $117,725 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1915 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins were made? +

The Philadelphia Mint produced 352,500 1915 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 a key date? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 is considered a semi-key date. While not the rarest in the series, it has above-average collector demand and typically commands a premium over common dates.

What is the melt value of a Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 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 1915 Double Eagle ($20) worth? +

A 1915 Double Eagle in average circulated condition typically sells for slightly above its melt value. Higher grade examples in Mint State condition command significant premiums due to the lower 352,500 mintage.

Is the 1915 Double Eagle ($20) rare? +

The 1915 is a semi-key date in the Saint-Gaudens series. It is much harder to find than common years like 1927 or 1928, but it does not reach the extreme rarity of dates like the 1927-D or 1933.