1927 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS AU55

In its assigned grade of AU55, this example of the Saint is a more affordable option. PCGS has graded 138 as AU55 with 177,643 finer. Collectors Universe gives this issue a price of $2,590.00 in AU55.

Gold specialist David Akers writes, "The 1927 is one of the most attractive issues of the series in terms of lustre, color and overall appearance. The average 1927 generally has more 'eye appeal' that the typical 1924, 1925 or 1926....Most examples are very sharply struck with fully frosty or soft satiny surfaces .... The lustre and color are usually excellent to outstanding..."

Jeff Garrett writes, "This date makes an excellent candidate for a type coin. The production quality for this issue is outstanding and Gem examples of this date are among the best for the series."

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who created the design for this famous coin. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.