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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: DOUBLE EAGLES - SAINT-GAUDENS
Item Description: $20 1908 MOTTO
Full Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: jtryka

Set Details

Custom Sets: North Coast Limited 2
Competitive Sets: North Coast Limited   Score: 2740
Powhatan Arrow   Score: 2740
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Saint-Gaudens $20 (1907-1933)

Owner Comments:

In mid-1908, after considerable public agitation for it, the motto "In God We Trust" was added to the reverse of Saint-Gaudens' double eagle design. In addition to adding the motto, the obverse hub and dies were strengthened, resulting in a more sharp and detailed image of Liberty on subsequent pieces. This coin is typical of the issue, with a sharp strike and a frosty appearance, subdued luster, and a greenish gold color. Akers rates the 1908 WM as a Scarce R-4 to R-5 in MS-63, and downright rare (R-7) in any higher grade.

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