1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin

The 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin was originally struck in high numbers but is now quite scarce. Most of the original 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coins that were struck, were returned to the U.S. Mint and melted. St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coins were mainly used for the purposes of international trade. Yet, the Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coin did see substantial circulation in the West, where gold coins were quite popular.

For collectors, these coins are important because they are major parts of American history. Unfortunately, because of how long ago they were minted, these coins are quite difficult to find in great condition, something that collectors are not very fond of.

Grading the 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin

When it comes to the condition of coins that are approaching a century of existence, the condition of the coin is something that raises a big question mark for collectors. While one coin may have been excellently preserved, the next will have been quite heavily damaged. Knowing this, collectors will always pay close attention to a coin prior to making a purchase.

For most people, the best way to have the condition of a coin assessed is to send it away to a professional company for grading. Knowing that not everyone can afford to have their coins graded, we have provided below an outline of the basic coin grades as well as their related characteristics.

Uncirculated: Uncirculated coins are the best of the best in that they have spent almost no time exchanging hands. These pieces will have been preserved from the day they were minted and even to this day will have retained many of those pristine qualities. Naturally, Uncirculated coins are the most desirable for collectors.

Extremely Fine: If a coin is of Extremely Fine grade, this means that the piece in question will have spent almost no time at all in circulation. Though these coins spent only a bit of time being circulated, the fact of the matter is that they have been damaged a bit. While there is damage, you will only be able to notice it under close inspection.

Fine: Fine is the grade given to coins that were circulated for an extended period of time, but have not been so heavily damaged. You will notice that the surfaces of these coins have been worn down over the years such that the coin will feel smooth to the touch. All in all, however, collectors are constantly trying to get their hands on these pieces.

Good: Good is the lowest grade a coin can receive and is usually indicative of a piece that has been through many years of circulation. These pieces will play host to an immense amount of damage that can vary dramatically from coin to coin. All in all, these coins are in poor shape and are not the first choice to be added to a collection.

Pricing the 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin

When it comes to the 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin, assigning a price is no more difficult than assessing the condition of the coin. Being that condition means everything to collectors, it goes without saying that those well-preserved pieces will sell for the highest prices. Below exists a chart aimed at giving you a better idea of what you might be asked to pay for a 1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin given its condition.

St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin

DATE	GOOD	FINE	EXTREMELY FINE	UNCIRCULATED
1929 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin	N/A	N/A	N/A	$13,500
Source: Red Book