1916 (S) St. Gaudens Double Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1916

Denomination

Gold Double Eagle

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933

Designer

Augustus Saint Gaudens

Mintage

796,000

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

33.4g

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$4,881 - $5,021

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$108,000 MS66+ 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions

Description

Part of the St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933 series, the 1916 (S) St. Gaudens Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle from the San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 796,000, this is a less common issue. 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. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Estimated market value ranges from $4.9K to $5.0K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9169.