2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle
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About This Coin
The 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle is a United States Gold Double Eagle from the Ultra High Relief Twenty Dollar Gold 2009 series — the only year of issue. In 2009, coins were struck at the West Point Mint with a combined mintage of 114,427. 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 — faithfully reproduced from the original ultra-high-relief 1907 design that was deemed too impractical for mass production and the reverse displays a flying eagle with the rising sun behind it in ultra-high relief. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 31.1 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $5.1K. A notable auction result reached $15K in MS70 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.