The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was first issued in 1907 as part of President Theodore Roosevelt’s effort to elevate the artistic quality of American coinage, which he believed had grown uninspired. To achieve this, Roosevelt turned to celebrated sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, commissioning him to redesign the nation’s gold coins in a style that would rival the artistry of ancient Greek issues. Now, 1927 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 1927 $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin features Lady Liberty in full-length relief. She is shown advancing forward, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the U.S. Capitol building visible near her feet and rays of the sun radiating in the background.
On the reverse of 1927 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagles, the coin depicts an American bald eagle in flight. Shown in left-profile relief, the eagle soars above the horizon with the rising sun beneath its figure. These Type III issues are produced in low relief, with Arabic numerals used for the date on the obverse and the national motto, IN GOD WE TRUST, inscribed on the reverse.
Saint-Gaudens drew inspiration from classical Greco-Roman art and the allegorical figure of Victory, reimagining Liberty as a dynamic, forward-striding figure rather than the static portraits that had dominated American coinage. The sculptor studied ancient coins and medals extensively, particularly admiring the high relief and artistic sophistication of Greek dekadrachms.
These 1927 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins are available in Mint State 66 condition. MS66 coins showcase above-average mint luster with no more than three or four minor contact marks. A few light hairlines may be visible under magnification. Only a few of the minor contact marks may appear in the primary focal areas.
JM Bullion customer service can help you with gold for sale at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was first issued in 1907 as part of President Theodore Roosevelt’s effort to elevate the artistic quality of American coinage, which he believed had grown uninspired. To achieve this, Roosevelt turned to celebrated sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, commissioning him to redesign the nation’s gold coins in a style that would rival the artistry of ancient Greek issues. Now, 1927 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins in certified condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The obverse of the 1927 $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin features Lady Liberty in full-length relief. She is shown advancing forward, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the U.S. Capitol building visible near her feet and rays of the sun radiating in the background.
On the reverse of 1927 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagles, the coin depicts an American bald eagle in flight. Shown in left-profile relief, the eagle soars above the horizon with the rising sun beneath its figure. These Type III issues are produced in low relief, with Arabic numerals used for the date on the obverse and the national motto, IN GOD WE TRUST, inscribed on the reverse.
Saint-Gaudens drew inspiration from classical Greco-Roman art and the allegorical figure of Victory, reimagining Liberty as a dynamic, forward-striding figure rather than the static portraits that had dominated American coinage. The sculptor studied ancient coins and medals extensively, particularly admiring the high relief and artistic sophistication of Greek dekadrachms.
These 1927 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins are available in Mint State 66 condition. MS66 coins showcase above-average mint luster with no more than three or four minor contact marks. A few light hairlines may be visible under magnification. Only a few of the minor contact marks may appear in the primary focal areas.
JM Bullion customer service can help you with gold for sale at 800-276-6508. Additionally, you can chat with us online or email us directly.