1920 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$2,525 – $51,400

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920 was minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 1,575,500. Values range from $2,525 in lower grades to $51,400 in top condition. The coin contains 90% gold with a melt value of $2273.61.

1920 | Philadelphia | Mintage: 1,575,500

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: $8,943 High: $51,400 Low: $2,525 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	$2,525
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$2,550
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$2,600
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$2,625
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$2,975
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$3,000
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$3,350
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$4,650
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$13,750
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$51,400

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

Coin Specifications

Year

1920

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

1,575,500

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 #

9171

Historical Notes

Common date Philadelphia Mint Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.

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 worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920 is worth between $2,525 and $51,400 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 Philadelphia Mint produced 1,575,500 1920 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

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

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920 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 - 1920? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920 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 1920 Double Eagle ($20) worth? +

A 1920 Double Eagle is worth its melt value plus a small premium in lower circulated grades. Most examples trade based on their gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces.

Is the 1920 Double Eagle ($20) rare? +

The 1920 Double Eagle is not rare. Its mintage of 1,575,500 makes it one of the more available dates in the Saint-Gaudens series compared to the 1921 issue, which had a mintage of only 528,500.