| Product: | 1926 (New) American Eagle St. Gaudens Gold PCGS MS65 1 oz Coin |
| Purity: | 90% Pure gold |
| Weight: | 0.9675 Troy Ounces (30.08925 grams) |
| Condition: | New (PCGS MS65) |
| Size: | 34 mm x 2.41 mm |
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| Other: | Includes a protective Slab. |
Owning a Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle in Mint State 65 is like holding a piece of living history. Vintage U.S. gold coins from the early 20th century rarely survive in such superb condition, making these $20 gold pieces certified MS-65 by NGC or PCGS especially desirable to both collectors and investors.
The name “Double Eagle” comes from the coin’s original face value. In 1849, the U.S. introduced the $10 “Eagle” gold coin. When the $20 denomination was created, it was naturally referred to as a “Double Eagle,” even though its intrinsic value today far exceeds that modest sum.
Each Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle contains nearly a full troy ounce of gold (0.9675 oz), giving them significant bullion value in addition to their collectible premium. While the reverse still shows the original $20 face value, the actual worth of these coins is based on both their gold content and their historical importance.
The obverse showcases Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ legendary design of Lady Liberty striding forward with a torch and olive branch, backed by the glow of a rising sun. This image was so iconic that the U.S. Mint revived it for the American Gold Eagle program in 1986, ensuring its place as one of the most recognizable designs in U.S. coinage.
High-grade examples are increasingly rare. Some Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles graded at MS-68 or higher have sold for over $500,000 at auction, underscoring just how prized pristine specimens are. Those graded MS-65, like the coins offered here, remain accessible yet exceptional — a blend of collectability, beauty, and investment potential.
Each coin is sealed in a protective NGC or PCGS holder, certifying its Mint State grade. While the slabs themselves may show light handling marks or scuffs from storage, the coins inside retain their assigned MS-65 brilliance, untouched and secure.
For anyone looking to diversify with pre-1933 U.S. gold, these coins offer the dual advantages of historical value and enduring gold content — treasures that will only grow scarcer with time.
