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Not counting the infamous 1933 Saint-Gaudens $20, the 1921 is -- along with the 1927-D -- the most popular of all rare Saint-Gaudens double eagles. While a total of 528,500 were minted, but the vast majority were melted soon after production and thus few survive today. About 150 are believed to exist, and approximately half are known in circulated grades. Of the 60 or 70 in MS grades, almost all grade below MS65. The few examples that qualify as MS65 or higher have posted high six-figure and low seven-figure auction prices in recent years.
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:
10144
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1921
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:
1921
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
528,500
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1908-1933
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9172
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Coin Value History
1921 $20 MS
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1921 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,980,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,800,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]
![Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 High Relief, 1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/171xxx/f92a1753-9dd5-49fb-82f5-37e2faa051e5.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7,600 – $750,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Edge MS
Worth: $7,600 – $750,000
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Edge MS
Worth: $7,600 – $487,500
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 No Motto, 1907-1908 MS [Type]
![Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 No Motto, 1907-1908 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$20Saint.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,902 – $150,000
1907 $20 Saint Gaudens, No Motto MS
Worth: $3,902 – $320,000
1908 $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $3,902 – $150,000
1908-D $20 No Motto MS
Worth: $3,902 – $50,000
Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]
![Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle $20 With Motto, 1908-1933 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/334xxx/d7fa4832-f878-4036-a81e-635270cc4c94.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,902 – $90,000
1908 $20 Motto MS
Worth: $3,902 – $180,000
1908-D $20 Motto MS
Worth: $3,902 – $155,000
1908-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,292 – $330,000
1909 $20 MS
Worth: $3,902 – $240,000
1909/8 $20 MS
Worth: $4,002 – $246,000
1909-D $20 MS
Worth: $4,002 – $350,000
1909-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,902 – $85,000
1921 $20 MS66 PCGS....
$1,560,000
1921 $20 MS62+ NGC....
$144,000
1921 $20 MS61 NGC....
$93,000
1921 $20 MS63+ PCGS....
$288,000
1921 $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$87,000
1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$52,800
$20 1921 PCGS AU55
$52,875
1921 $20 MS60 NGC. ...
$66,000
1921 $20 AU50 PCGS. ...
$52,800
1921 $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$210,000
1921 $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$587,500
1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Genuine--Code 98, Surface Damage (PCGS).
$36,369
1921 $20 MS66 PCGS Secure. ...
$747,500
1921 $20 MS62 PCGS....
$132,000
1921 $20 MS61+ NGC....
$93,000
1921 $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$312,000
1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$60,000
1921 $20 AU53 NGC. ...
$50,400
1921 $20 AU55 NGC. ...
$49,200
1921 $20 MS60 NGC. ...
$99,875
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