Introducing the 1908 Gold St Gaudens $20 Graded MS 64 NGC Rough Rider Label, a stunning addition to any numismatic collection. This coin, featuring the iconic Saint-Gaudens design, has been graded MS64 by NGC and comes with the sought-after Rough Rider Label. Known for its exceptional beauty and intricate details, the St Gaudens $20 Gold coin is considered to be one of the most illustrious and beloved designs in American numismatics. With its exceptional grade and unique label, this coin is a must-have for any serious collector or investor. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of numismatic history with this exquisite 1908 Gold St Gaudens $20 Graded MS 64 NGC Rough Rider Label coin.
The Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a twenty-dollar gold coin, or double eagle, produced by the United States Mint from 1907 to 1933. The coin is named after its designer, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who designed the obverse and reverse. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful of U.S. coins.
In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt sought to beautify American coinage, and proposed Saint-Gaudens as an artist capable of the task. Although the sculptor had poor experiences with the Mint and its chief engraver, Charles E. Barber, Saint-Gaudens accepted Roosevelt's call. The work was subject to considerable delays, due to Saint-Gaudens's declining health and difficulties because of the high relief of his design. Saint-Gaudens died in 1907, after designing the eagle and double eagle, but before the designs were finalized for production.
After several versions of the design for the double eagle proved too difficult to strike, Barber modified Saint-Gaudens's design, lowering the relief so the coin could be struck with only one blow. When the coins were finally released, they proved controversial as they lacked the words "In God We Trust", and Congress intervened to require the motto's use. The coin was minted, primarily for use in international trade, until 1933. The 1933 double eagle is among the most valuable of U.S. coins, with the sole example currently known to be in private hands selling in 2002 for $7,590,020.
1908 Gold St Gaudens $20 Graded MS 64 NGC Rough Rider Label
Specifications:
- Year: 1908
- Grade: MS-65
- Grade Service: NGC
- Denomination: 20 Dollars
- Mint Mark: P - Philadelphia (Not Shown)
- Metal Content: 0.9675 troy oz
- Purity: .900
- Thickness: 2.41 mm
- Diameter: 34 mm
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