1908 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

About This Coin

The 1908 St. Gaudens Double Eagle is a United States Gold Double Eagle from the St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933 series — the second year of the series. In 1908, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 5.5 million. This ranks 20th of 24 years by total mintage, above the series median of 1.9 million. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design and the reverse displays a flying eagle with the rising sun behind it. Coins exist both "No Motto" and "With Motto" (IN GOD WE TRUST), creating a major type distinction after Congress mandated the motto's restoration. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $4.9K to $49K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $480K in MS67+ grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens.