2026 Silver Eagle FDI 1ST

Description

# 1908 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle, No Motto, Wells Fargo Discovery. NGC MS70 | Philadelphia Mint | Certificate #1003902. This exceptional 1908 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle represents one of the finest examples from the legendary Wells Fargo Discovery hoard. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," this coin achieves the remarkable grade of MS70 from NGC, placing it among the most pristine specimens of this classic design ever certified. Designed by the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this $20 gold piece exhibits the artistic excellence characteristic of the series, featuring Lady Liberty in flowing garb on the obverse and an eagle in flight on the reverse. The coin's 90% gold and 10% copper composition yields the warm, distinctive luster typical of this era, while the lettered edge adds another layer of authenticity and appeal. With a weight of 33.4 grams and diameter of 34mm, this is a substantial and impressive piece of American numismatic history. The Wells Fargo Discovery, unearthed in the early 1990s by dealer Ron Gillio, fundamentally changed the market for high-grade 1908 No Motto Saints. This remarkable hoard of approximately 9,900 coins contained thousands of gems and nearly 1,000 MS67-graded pieces, but the true crown jewels were the ten MS69 specimens—the only Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles ever graded at that level. The current coin's MS70 designation places it at the absolute pinnacle of the discovery and the series itself. With a mintage of 4,271,551 and current market valuation around $4,250, this coin offers exceptional eye appeal and historical significance for the advanced collector of Saint-Gaudens coinage.