Liberty & Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coins
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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Types | Liberty Head (1850–1907), Saint-Gaudens (1907–1932) |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Weight | 33.436 g |
| Pure gold | 0.96750 troy oz |
The $20 Double Eagle was the largest denomination of U.S. gold coin made for circulation. Each contains 0.9675 troy oz of pure gold. Common dates usually sell for a premium over melt, and rare dates and high grades can be worth far more.
Note: 1933 Double Eagles were struck but never issued, and they are generally illegal to own. Be very cautious of any “1933” offered for sale.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
0.96750 troy ounces of pure gold.
Specs verified October 2026 against: PCGS CoinFacts. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
