1925 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle NGC MS65 (CAC)

Numismatist and art historian Cornelius Vermeule writes, "[Saint-Gaudens’] double eagle is perhaps the most majestic coin ever to bear our national imprint.”

Here’s a stunner to include in your collection. Imagine owning it, holding it in your hand. "The 1925 is nearly always very sharply struck," writes gold specialist David Akers. "The lustre and color on most specimens are typically very good to excellent. All specimens are frosty. Although the color varies rather widely, most specimens are in the orange or rose-colored gold category. Many examples also have appealing greenish gold iridescence or highlights."

NGC has graded 5,075 as MS65 with 986 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $3,875,00 in MS65. In CAC, there are 304 in MS65 with 113 finer. CAC gives this issue a price of $4,250.00 in MS65.

The Third Philadelphia Mint, where this beauty was struck in 1925. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.