1914 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle

1914 Saint-Gaudens double eagles are widely collected by both die-hard numismatists and typical investors, and they are popular for their large size, beloved design, and the fact that they contain nearly one troy ounce of gold. The Saint-Gaudens double eagle $20 gold coin was first struck in 1907 and is largely common as far as pre-1933 gold coins go. Though many dates are considered rare, none from 1914 are particularly rare.

Here are the mintages and values for 1914 Saint-Gaudens double eagles:

• 1914 – 95,250, $2,885

• 1914-D – 453,000, $2,885

• 1914-S – 1,498,000, $2,885

• 1914 Proof – 70, $30,000

*Values are for coins in Extremely Fine-40 grade, unless otherwise noted. 

Below is some technical data about 1914 Saint-Gaudens double eagles:

• Face Value: $20

• Overall Mass: 33.436 grams

• Diameter: 34 millimeters

• Edge: Lettered, “E PLURIBUS UNUM”

• Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

• Gold: .96750 troy ounces

In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the $20 gold coin, also known as the double eagle. Over the past century, the Saint-Gaudens coin has become widely considered the most beautiful United States coin ever produced.