1927 $20 Saint Gaudens NGC MS64

Description

1927 $20 Saint Gaudens NGC MS64

• Mint: Philadelphia
• Mintage: 2,946,750
• Obverse Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
• Reverse Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
• Composition: Gold
• Fineness: 0.9
• Weight: 33.44g
• AGW: 0.9675oz
• Diameter: 34mm
• Edge: Lettered

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The 1927 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle coin is an iconic emblem of American greatness and an artistic masterpiece of numismatic design. Minted during a period of prosperity and cultural flourishing in the United States, this gold coin captures the bold spirit and ambitious vision that characterized the Roaring Twenties.

Designed by the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, the coin features a majestic depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse. She strides forward confidently, bearing a torch in her right hand to symbolize enlightenment and an olive branch in her left, representing peace. The rays of the rising sun at her back and the U.S. Capitol building at her feet emphasize the dawn of a new era of American leadership and progress. The phrase “LIBERTY” and the year of minting, 1927, encircle this powerful image, while 48 stars border the edge, representing each state in the Union at the time.

The reverse of the coin is equally impressive, showcasing a soaring bald eagle in flight against a backdrop of sun rays, embodying the nation’s aspirations and its lofty place on the world stage. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS” affirm the coin’s value and authenticity, encapsulating its role as a symbol of America’s economic and cultural vitality.

Struck in 90% gold, the 1927 $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle is not just a piece of currency but a profound statement of national pride and artistic achievement. It remains one of the most celebrated coins in American history, revered for its exquisite design and the patriotic ideals it represents.

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