1923-D $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS66+ (CAC)

This is a simply gorgeous example of one of America’s most original coin designs. Jeff Garrett writes: "As most examples are boldly struck and show radiant luster, this date [1923-D] is often chosen to represent the type if just a single coin is desired." PCGS has graded 189 as MS66+ with 96 finer. Collectors Universe gives this issue a price of $9,000 in MS66+. In CAC, there are 297 in MS66/66+ with 11 finer.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who created this magnificent coin series. Photo: Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, Cornish, NH.

Gold specialist David Akers writes, "The 1923-D is one of the most common issues of the series and is easily the most common branch mint issue Saint-Gaudens $20. The issue is readily available, and in quantity, in all grades up to and including MS-65 .... Without a doubt, the 1923-D is one of the most consistently attractive issues of the entire series. Even middle grade Mint State pieces generally have excellent 'eye appeal' and MS-64 or better pieces rank right at the top of the Saint-Gaudens list in terms of overall appearance. The typical 1923-D is frosty, fully struck and highly lustrous. The color is invariably excellent, almost always rich orange or coppery gold, often with greenish gold highlights."