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1909 $20 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.55%
$3,928.28
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The 1909 Saint-Gaudens $20 is a scarcer issue among the series, but widely available in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. In grades of about MS64 and up, the 1909 is a true rarity, with true Gems numbering perhaps to only a few dozen pieces total. Most 1909 Saints are sharply struck, and of the high-end pieces that exist the majority offer exceptional luster and eye appeal.

Obverse Description

Liberty is portrayed standing on a rock, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The word LIBERTY appears on the top periphery surrounded by stars. The date is stamped on the right side of the coin, just above the rock.

Reverse Description

A crescent sun appears at the bottom as if rising on the horizon with long rays extending to the top of the coin. A flying eagle covers the central portion, atop the rays. The words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS appear on the top periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 10136
Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer: Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer: Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 33.436 gr
Weight (oz): 1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.9675 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 34
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1909
Denomination: $20
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 161,282
Coinage Type: Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years: 1908-1933
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 9150
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.55%
$3,928.28
GSID:10136 PCGS:9150 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1909 $20 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $288,000 $1,234
MS66 - $126,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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1909 $20 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC: 5 in 58, 72 finer (10/26). CDN: $4,030.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 161,282. ...
1909 $20 AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC: 5 in 58, 72 finer (10/26). CDN: $4,030.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 161,282. ... CAC approved
$4,148
Sold 11/4/2026
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1909 $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
1909 $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$10,370
Sold 7/16/2026
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1909 $20 MS65 PCGS. ...
1909 $20 MS65 PCGS. ...
$45,140
Sold 4/29/2026
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1909 $20 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $4,920.08 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
1909 $20 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $4,920.08 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1...
$5,246
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1909 $20 MS66+ PCGS....
1909 $20 MS66+ PCGS....
$138,000
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1909 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,560
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1909 $20 MS61 NGC. Mintage 161,282. ...
1909 $20 MS61 NGC. Mintage 161,282. ...
$2,880
Sold 3/2/2025
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1909 $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (72/1265). PCGS Population: (120/2041). CDN: $1,930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 16...
1909 $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (72/1265). PCGS Population: (120/2041). CDN: $1,930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 16...
$2,340
Sold 9/17/2023
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1909 $20 MS60 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (63/968). PCGS Population: (64/1743). CDN: $1,956.96.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
1909 $20 MS60 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (63/968). PCGS Population: (64/1743). CDN: $1,956.96.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint... CAC approved
$2,040
Sold 10/18/2020
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1909 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (16/1310). PCGS Population (15/2058). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
1909 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (16/1310). PCGS Population (15/2058). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$1,593
Sold 7/12/2015
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1909 $20 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1303). PCGS Population (15/2034). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
1909 $20 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1303). PCGS Population (15/2034). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$1,704
Sold 8/7/2012
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$1,840
Sold 1/29/2012
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1909 VF35 PCGS. ...
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