1915 S $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS 64

1915 S $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS 64

This 1915 S $20 Gold St. Gaudens Double Eagle Coin is graded by NGC as Mint State 64.

These $20 Gold St. Gaudens, Double Eagles were minted between 1907-1933. Many consider the twenty-dollar gold piece designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens to be the most beautiful U.S. coin. The coin weighs .9675 troy ounce, is struck in 90% fine gold.

The coin is named after its designer, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the obverse and reverse. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful of U.S. coins.

In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt sought to beautify American coinage, and proposed Saint-Gaudens as an artist capable of the task. Although the sculptor had poor experiences with the Mint and its chief engraver, Charles E. Barber, Saint-Gaudens accepted Roosevelt's call. The work was subject to considerable delays, due to Saint-Gaudens's declining health and difficulties because of the high relief of his design. Saint-Gaudens died in 1907, after designing the eagle and double eagle, but before the designs were finalized for production.

After several versions of the design for the double eagle proved too difficult to strike, Barber modified Saint-Gaudens's design, lowering the relief so the coin could be struck with only one blow. When the coins were finally released, they proved controversial as they lacked the words "In God We Trust", and Congress intervened to require the motto's use. The coin was minted, primarily for use in international trade, until 1933. The coin weighs .9675 troy ounce, is struck in 90% fine gold, and exhibits the Motto "In God We Trust", like all Saint-Gaudens double eagles after 1908. Double eagles from 1907 through 1911 have 46 stars on the obverse; and from 1912 through 1933, 48 stars.

Like all of our other gold coins, this one is guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Item will be wrapped and packaged safe for delivery.