Key Date

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Reverse

1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

$6,975 – $216,300

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 was minted at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 445,500. Values range from $6,975 in lower grades to $216,300 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.

1933 | Philadelphia | Mintage: 445,500

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: $32,205 High: $216,300 Low: $6,975 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	$6,975
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$7,475
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$8,200
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$8,225
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$8,250
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$8,550
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$10,750
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$13,150
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$34,175
Superb Gem+ (MS-67) Above average strike, virtually flawless	$216,300

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

Coin Specifications

Year

1933

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

445,500

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 #

9196

Historical Notes

Final year of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Most specimens were melted after the Gold Reserve Act of 1933, making this a key date.

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 - 1933 worth? +

A Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 is worth between $6,975 and $216,300 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins were made? +

The Philadelphia Mint produced 445,500 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 a key date? +

Yes, the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 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 - 1933? +

The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 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 1933 Double Eagle ($20) worth? +

A 1933 Double Eagle sold for $18.9 million at auction in 2021. Because almost every coin was melted, this is the only piece legally allowed to be held by a private collector.

Is the 1933 Double Eagle ($20) rare? +

Yes, this coin is the rarest issue in the Saint-Gaudens series. Although 445,500 were minted, nearly all were destroyed, and possession of any other specimen is illegal under federal law.