The Saint-Gaudens “double eagle” is widely acknowledged as a masterpiece, the most magnificent and sought-after U.S. coin of the 20th century.
President Theodore Roosevelt prevailed upon his good friend, the preeminent sculptor, Augustus Saint Gaudens, to design this beautiful coin. The 1908 date is unique as it is the only year when the United States Mint struck both "With Motto" and "No Motto" Saint-Gaudens coins. During development, Saint-Gaudens and President Theodore Roosevelt decided to omit "In God We Trust" from the first of the new double eagles to be issued in 1908. Due to the poor response the coin received, Congress passed a law requiring "In God We Trust" be reinstated on all United States coinage. In the middle of 1908, the United States Mint halted the production of "No Motto" Saint-Gaudens. The coin's reverse design was changed and "In God We Trust" added just below the flying eagle.
Blanchard and Company, Inc. offers $20 Saint-Gaudens “double eagle” coins minted from 1907-1933 (most likely dates available are 1908 and 1924).
