1928 $20

Description

1928 Philadelphia $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS-67. This exceptional example of the highest-mintage U.S. Double Eagle represents a significant opportunity to acquire a gem-quality Saint-Gaudens gold coin. The 1928 Philadelphia issue boasts the largest mintage of any U.S. Double Eagle and indeed any U.S. gold coin of any denomination, with 8,816,000 pieces struck. Despite this prolific production, truly outstanding specimens in the MS-67 grade remain relatively scarce in the market. Struck to exacting quality standards, this coin exhibits the hallmark characteristics that distinguish the 1928 from other years in the series. The surfaces display full frosty to slightly satiny lustre with excellent eye appeal and vibrant coloration typical of the issue. The strike is sharp throughout, reflecting the high standards maintained at the Philadelphia Mint during this period. The coin's technical specifications include 90% gold composition with 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams with a diameter of 34mm and lettered edge. Certified by PCGS as MS-67 (Certificate #10172296), this coin ranks among the finest examples of the date, with only 13 examples graded higher across the entire population of 135 certified pieces. For collectors seeking a nearly perfect Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle with outstanding visual appeal and strong eye appeal, the 1928 remains the most accessible date in the series at this exceptional grade level.