1929 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1929

Denomination

Gold Double Eagle

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933

Designer

Augustus Saint Gaudens

Mintage

1,779,750

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

33.4g

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$17,140 - $52,244

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

$432,000 MS66+ 08-28-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1929 St. Gaudens Double Eagle, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933 collection. With a mintage of 1.8 million, 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. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Estimated market value ranges from $17K to $52K 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 #9190.