What does no motto mean on gold coin?

“No Motto” means that on the reverse does not include the “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto above the sun/sun-rays. These Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coins are also commonly referred to as Gold Double Eagles.

How much is a 1908 Double Eagle worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1908 St Gaudens Double Eagle value at an average of $2000.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $4,000.

What is the rarest gold Double Eagle?

The exceptionally rare 1933 “Double Eagle” is now the most valuable coin ever to appear at auction, almost doubling the previous world record, according to Sotheby’s, which organized the sale. Featuring Liberty on one side, and an eagle in flight on the other, the coin has a face value of $20.

What does Double Eagle coin mean?

A double eagle is a gold coin of the United States with a denomination of $20. (Its gold content of 0.9675 troy oz (30.0926 grams) was worth $20 at the 1849 official price of $20.67/oz.) Since the $20 gold piece had twice the value of the eagle, these coins were designated “double eagles”.

What is a motto on a coin?

A motto is a short sentence or phrase that encapsulates key beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution, in this case the United States of America. On a modern U.S. coin you will see three mottoes: “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” and “E Pluribus Unum” (Figure 1).

What is a $20 gold piece worth today?

The value of a Saint-Gaudens $20 Coin can vary significantly based on the coin’s mint year and overall condition. For example, a 1907 Saint-Gaudens in good condition may sell for around $1139 or close to the current price of gold. A 1908-S, on the other hand, may sell for over $8600 if in uncirculated condition.

What 4 words are on every US coin?

All 6 are required by law, and include liberty, united states of america, e pluribus unum, in god we trust, the denomination and the year of issue. The position on the coins may vary, but they’re all there! Things weren’t always that uniform in the past.

What is the motto on a 1908 PCGS double eagle?

PCGS MS63 No Motto 1908 $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Coin.! OGH.! Choice BU.! 1908-D Motto! PCGS MS65 $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle

What was the value of a 1908 double eagle?

1908 GOLD USA $20 ST. GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE NO MOTTO COIN 1908 NM NO MOTTO $20 Double Eagle ST. GAUDENS PCGS MS-66 SAINT MS66 Older Holder

What was the motto of the 1908 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle?

The incorporation of the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” on some coins created a variety of sorts among the 1908 Saint-Gaudens double eagle. For this reason, many coin collectors will try to assemble a collection that includes both the no-motto and motto-bearing double eagles from that year.

How much is a 1908 no motto coin?

These MS64 1908 No Motto Saint Gaudens Double Eagles are available for $1,849 each, or pay just $1,799 each when you buy 2 or more coins. Be sure to reserve your 1908 No Motto Saints quickly. Our client base (and all collectors for that matter) love $20 Saint Gaudens Double Eagles and we expect a strong response to this offer.