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This pre-1933 Gold coin combines a beautiful design and historical significance. Add this 20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle to your cart today!
Pre-1933 Gold
The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. During the height of the Great Depression in 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt prohibited American citizens from holding monetary Gold. He ordered all Gold coins be returned to the U.S. Treasury, where millions were melted into Gold and then cast into Gold bars. This was an unprecedented legislative act to help fight the Great Depression. By doing so, many collectible Gold coins were affected and the course of history for monetary Gold was changed forever.
These federal government recalls and meltdowns made these previously common Gold coins very rare. Today, the surviving pre-
20 Gold Coin Design
Several changes were made to the 20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle design during the years the series was in production. The coins issued from 1907-1908 do not include the motto "In God We Trust," which wasn't added until later. In 1912, the number of stars surrounding Lady Liberty on the obverse changed from 46 to 48 when New Mexico and Arizona became states.
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Many historians consider Augustus Saint-Gaudens a key figure in the American Renaissance, displaying his artistic and sculpting genius around the world. Famously known for his Gold American Double Eagle design, Saint-Gaudens' coin was met with positive reviews around the country, solidifying his spot as the designer to bring beautiful designs back to coinage. His design was what Theodore Roosevelt sought to accomplish. A cleaned Saint-Gaudens 20 Gold Double Eagle holds great value at competitive prices. His legacy is synonymous with success in numismatic history.