Key Date

Obverse

Reverse

1920-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$6,075 – $174,775

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S was minted at the San Francisco Mint with a mintage of 558,000. Values range from $6,075 in lower grades to $174,775 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.

1920 | San Francisco | Mintage: 558,000

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: $26,585 High: $174,775 Low: $6,075 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	$6,075
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$6,100
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$6,875
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$6,900
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$6,925
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$7,525
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$8,175
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$10,850
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$31,650
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$174,775

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

Coin Specifications

Year

1920

Mint

San Francisco

Mintage

558,000

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 #

9172

Historical Notes

A key date in the Saint-Gaudens series with strong collector demand.

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 - 1920-S worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S is worth between $6,075 and $174,775 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1920 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins were made? +

The San Francisco Mint produced 558,000 1920 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S a key date? +

Yes, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S 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 - 1920-S? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S 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.

Is the 1920-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle rare? +

Yes, the 1920-S is a key date in the series. Its low mintage of 558,000 makes it much harder to find in top condition than common dates from the 1920s.

How much is a 1920-S Double Eagle worth? +

A 1920-S Double Eagle in average circulated condition typically sells for several thousand dollars. Prices jump significantly for coins graded MS-60 or higher due to their scarcity in mint state.