Why purchase this exceptionally graded 1927 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle coin?
The Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle series was issued by the U.S. Mint from 1907-1933. The coin's powerful imagery, reflecting the national themes of liberty, freedom and peace, is the work of acclaimed American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The coin's introduction was part of President Theodore Roosevelt's initiative to re-design U.S. coinage to reflect the identity of the nation.
- This 1927 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle coin is a product of the Philadelphia Mint (no Mint mark).
- The coin is crafted from 0.9675 Troy oz. of .900 fine gold.
- The $20 gold coin measure 34 mm in diameter.
- The coin includes the NGC's prestigious green style certification label.
- The coin is part of a reported mintage of 2,946,750 coins.
Beautiful Patriotic Designs
Obverse: The obverse features Lady Liberty strolling forward carrying an olive branch in her left hand and flaming torch held aloft in her right. Behind her, a radiant sun rises over the U.S. Capitol building. The image is surrounded by forty-eight stars, one for each state at the time of issue. Inscribed "LIBERTY" and "1927."
Reverse: A glorious eagle is depicted in flight over the rising sun on the reverse. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "TWENTY DOLLARS" and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
Gorgeous Mint State 66 Gold Coin
This 1927 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle coin was awarded the remarkably high grade of Mint State 66 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin is encased in a NGC protective holder with a green certification label. The presence of the Green Label indicates that before being submitted to grading, this coin met or exceeded standards set by the third-party experts at RARCOA (Rare Coin Company of America) for factors like eye appeal, a strong strike, luster, and outstanding toning, ensuring that only coins that posses this exceptional quality will receive NGC's green Label.
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This magnificently minted 1927 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle coin will look fabulous in your collection!
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