1933 St. Gaudens Double Eagle

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1933

Denomination

Gold Double Eagle

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933

Designer

Augustus Saint Gaudens

Mintage

445,500

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

33.4g

Diameter

34mm

Edge

Lettered

Value Estimates

$23,135,641 - $23,135,641

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

$18,872,250 MS65 06-08-2021 Sotheby's

Description

The 1933 St. Gaudens Double Eagle is a Gold Double Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the St. Gaudens Double Eagles 1907-1933 series. With a mintage of 445,500, this is a scarce 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. The most famous U.S. coin — the 1933 Double Eagle was declared illegal to own (all ordered melted), but a few survived. One sold for $18.9 million in 2021. Estimated market value is approximately $23136K. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 33.4 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9195.