This 1909/8 Gold $20 Double Eagle Saint Gaudens Coin was struck at the Philadelphia branch of the US Mint.

This is a 1909 over 1908 overdate coin. Overdates happen when the die had been recut or re-punched to alter the date.

These coins are often referred to as "St. Gaudens" eagles, after their designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens.

Unlike other US branch mints, coins struck at the Philadelphia mint do not contain a mintmark.

The coins are struck from .900 fine gold (21.6 carat) and contain 0.9675 troy ounces of the precious metal.

Overdate Coins

An overdate on a coin is where a die has been recut or re-punched to alter the date. This may have been done for economic reasons, to avoid discarding a perfectly good die at the beginning of a new year, because of a lack of new dies, or to correct an error.

Double Eagles

The USA began regularly issuing gold coins in 1795. Although most of the coins feature an eagle as a major part of their design, the $10 piece acquired the name "eagle", with other denominations being named "double eagles", "half eagles", and "quarter eagles".

These eagle coins are not to be confused with the modern gold bullion eagles which have been issued since 1986.

Saint Gaudens Mintmarks

US double eagles featuring the Saint Gaudens design were minted at the Denver (D mintmark), Philadelphia (no mintmark) and San Francisco (S mintmark) branches of the US Mint.

Motto

This coin has the motto on the reverse below the eagle. There is a variety of the 1909 Philadelphia Saint Gaudens double eagles, without the motto 'In God We Trust', which is rarer than the 'No Motto'

Obverse

Designed by American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the obverse features Lady Liberty holding an olive branch and a torch. The inscription reads:

LIBERTY 1909 [9/8 overdate]

Reverse

The reverse was also designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. It shows an eagle with rays of sunshine in the background. The inscription reads:

UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA
TWENTY·DOLLARS

Key Information

Product ID	16524
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	34mm
Weight/Size	Double
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.9675
Fineness/Carat	0.900
Date	1908 - 1909
Obverse Designer	Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Reverse Designer	Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Mint/Brand	US Mint
Country	United States of America

Book an appointment

Book an appointment in London or Blackpool and let our precious metal experts assist you.

BOOK NOW

Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer offer fully insured delivery, on-site storage facilities and free collections from either of our Blackpool and London showrooms.

As a reputable bullion dealer, we focus on quality and excellent customer service over speedy delivery. We aim to despatch orders within 2 working days, however, during moments of volatility within the market, you may experience delays in despatch. You can find more delivery information, including our latest delivery times, on our delivery page.

Despatch may also be delayed if you have selected products with lead times or we require further documents to verify your identity.

Our chosen couriers:

Royal Mail
DHL
Parcelforce

UK and BFPO

Delivery Option	Est. Delivery Time*
Standard	3 working days
Fully Insured	1 working day

High-Value Deliveries

We also offer a dedicated service for high value orders. Quotes are available upon request. Our high-value logistics partners are:

Malca-Amit
Regency
Loomis
Brinks

* Estimated delivery time is the delivery timescale from the despatch date on your order. We are not responsible for delivery delays once it is with the courier.

Invest with Confidence • Invest with Chards

60 Years Experience

With over sixty successful years of experience, Chards leads with knowledge, offering education and trusted resources to help you invest wisely. We’re committed to supporting our customers every step of the way.

Family Business

We pride ourselves in providing a level of service that's tailored to you, with care, attention and the highest ethical standards that a corporate body cannot always match.

LBMA Full Member

The LBMA govern the London Bullion Market, the world's largest precious metals market. As full members with global partners, we commit to secure and ethical transactions.

Fully Insured

Our specialist insurance through Lloyd's of London covers against any potential risks associated with orders, deliveries and our vaulting service giving customers peace of mind.

UK Showrooms

Strategically positioned in London's Hatton Garden and Blackpool's South Shore, our offices offer personalised, face-to-face consultations in two locations.

Auditing & Accounts

We regularly provide and undertake transparent verification of our financials and vaulted assets to deliver exemplary customer confidence.

Precious metal investments are not regulated in the UK.
Investment values can fluctuate and may decrease as well as increase. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Pricing:
Prices are based on the current precious metal price and may change.
Payment and ID:
You may need to provide identification to make a purchase. You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.
Bullion Coins:
These may have minor scratches or edge knocks, but this does not affect their value. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
VAT:
Investment gold products are VAT-free, while silver products include VAT.
Cancellations & Returns:
Once you place an order, you cannot cancel it. We do not currently accept returns, however. You may be able to sell your investment products back to Chards at the current buy back rate.

For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.

1909 8 Gold $20 Double Eagle Coin Saint Gaudens Philadelphia Mint Overdate NGC MS-62