1928 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle PCGS MS64+

Here’s a dramatic—and quite attractive—example of a common date in the popular Saint-Gaudens’ double eagle series to include in your collection. PCGS has graded 1,155 as MS64+ with 16,004 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $3,250.00 in MS64+.

David Akers writes, "For the person wanting a nearly perfect Saint-Gaudens double eagle with great 'eye-appeal,' the 1928 is the most likely issue to be available ... From an overall appearance standpoint, the 1928 is typically one of the best of the series ..."

"The 1928 is always very sharply struck. This issue was clearly minted to a very high-quality standard. The surfaces are fully frosty or slightly satiny and the lustre and color are invariably excellent."

The Third Philadelphia Mint, where this piece was produced in 1928. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.