Most Valuable Gold coins
Top 25 gold coins worth the most money
The most valuable gold coins are coins that stand out for their rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Low mintage figures, key date status, mint errors, and exceptional condition all contribute to higher values. Below are the top 25 gold coins ranked by their highest recorded price across all grades.
Top 25 Most Valuable Gold coins
| # | Coin | Year | Mint | Status | Mintage | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-S | 1908 | San Francisco | Key Date | 22,000 | $45,000 - $1,285,400 |
| 2 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1907 High Relief | 1907 | Philadelphia | Key Date | 112,500 | $11,150 - $300,800 |
| 3 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1927-D | 1927 | Denver | Key Date | 180,000 | $10,050 - $273,350 |
| 4 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 With Motto | 1908 | Philadelphia | Key Date | 156,359 | $9,700 - $272,725 |
| 5 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933 | 1933 | Philadelphia | Key Date | 445,500 | $6,975 - $216,300 |
| 6 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920-S | 1920 | San Francisco | Key Date | 558,000 | $6,075 - $174,775 |
| 7 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1921 | 1921 | Philadelphia | Key Date | 528,500 | $4,975 - $163,525 |
| 8 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915 | 1915 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | 352,500 | $4,300 - $117,725 |
| 9 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1907 No Motto | 1907 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | 1,292,600 | $3,375 - $82,625 |
| 10 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D No Motto | 1908 | Denver | 663,750 | $2,350 - $69,825 | |
| 11 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1925 | 1925 | Philadelphia | 2,831,750 | $2,200 - $67,575 | |
| 12 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908 No Motto | 1908 | Philadelphia | 4,323,500 | $2,250 - $56,750 | |
| 13 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1908-D With Motto | 1908 | Denver | 349,500 | $2,450 - $55,925 | |
| 14 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1920 | 1920 | Philadelphia | 1,575,500 | $2,525 - $51,400 | |
| 15 | Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1928 | 1928 | Philadelphia | 8,816,000 | $2,300 - $50,850 |
Notable Coins
Background on some of the most sought-after gold coins in this list.
Extremely scarce San Francisco issue with only 22,000 struck. One of the more desirable Saint-Gaudens dates.
The 1907 High Relief is one of the most iconic coins in American numismatics. Only 112,500 were struck. Extremely popular with both collectors and investors.
Significant key date with only 180,000 minted. Strong demand among collectors.
Scarce variety with strong collector demand. The With Motto variant adds numismatic significance.
#5 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1933
Key DateFinal year of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Most specimens were melted after the Gold Reserve Act of 1933, making this a key date.
A key date in the Saint-Gaudens series with strong collector demand.
#7 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1921
Key DateKey date with strong collector appeal and moderate rarity.
#8 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle - 1915
Semi-KeySaint-Gaudens Double Eagle from 1915.
The No Motto variety lacks 'In God We Trust' on the reverse. A scarce variant from the first year of issue.
Denver Mint No Motto variety.
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