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1910-S Double Eagles Saint Gaudens PCGS MS-63 Gold Shield
Category: Double Eagles Saint GaudensDescription
Discover the timeless elegance and historical significance of the 1910-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, a premier American gold coin certified by PCGS in MS-63 grade and protected by the prestigious Gold Shield holder. This iconic $20 gold piece represents one of the most celebrated designs in United States numismatic history, blending artistic mastery with substantial bullion content.
Minted in San Francisco during the early 20th century, the 1910-S Double Eagle captures the spirit of America's Gilded Age. Designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the personal request of President Theodore Roosevelt, this coin revolutionized American coinage with its stunning high-relief artistry and majestic depiction of Lady Liberty. Collectors and investors alike seek out this specific date and mint mark for its combination of historical importance, relative scarcity, and enduring beauty.
Each 1910-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle contains nearly a full ounce of pure gold, making it both a numismatic treasure and a powerful hedge against economic uncertainty. The coin offered here has been meticulously graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as MS-63, indicating a choice uncirculated specimen with attractive original surfaces, strong mint luster, and only minor marks consistent with the assigned grade. The addition of PCGS's innovative Gold Shield holder provides advanced protection against environmental damage while offering an additional layer of authentication and market confidence.
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series was produced from 1907 to 1933, representing the pinnacle of American coin design. The 1910-S issue was struck during a period of significant economic growth in the United States, with the San Francisco Mint contributing to the nation's expanding gold coinage needs. Today, these coins are highly sought after by serious collectors building date-and-mintmark sets as well as by investors looking to diversify their portfolios with tangible assets that have both intrinsic gold value and numismatic premium potential.
Coin Specifications
- Year: 1910
- Mint: San Francisco (S)
- Denomination: $20 Double Eagle
- Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Actual Gold Weight: 0.9675 troy ounces
- Diameter: 34.1 mm
- Weight: 33.436 grams
- Edge: Reeded
- Grade: PCGS MS-63
- Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
- Mintage: 811,000
Historical Significance
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was born from President Theodore Roosevelt's desire to elevate American coinage to the level of ancient Greek masterpieces. Dissatisfied with the stodgy designs of the era, Roosevelt personally commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create new designs for the $10 and $20 gold coins. The resulting Double Eagle featured a full-length portrait of Liberty striding forward with the sun rising behind her, carrying a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other – symbols of enlightenment and peace that perfectly captured America's emerging role on the world stage.
The reverse displays a majestic American bald eagle in flight, with the sun's rays beneath its wings. This dramatic high-relief design was initially considered too difficult for circulation striking, leading to modifications for production. The 1910-S issue represents an important transitional year in the series, coming after the high-relief issues of 1907 and the modified high-relief pieces of 1908, yet before the reduced-relief coins that followed. The "S" mintmark below the eagle's tail feathers identifies this coin as one of the 811,000 pieces struck at the San Francisco Mint that year.
Many Double Eagles from this era were melted during the 1933 gold recall, making surviving examples increasingly valuable. The 1910-S Saint-Gaudens has developed a dedicated following among numismatists who appreciate both its aesthetic qualities and its place in American history. Coins graded MS-63 offer an excellent balance between affordability and quality, displaying the magnificent details of Saint-Gaudens' original vision while remaining accessible to a wide range of collectors and investors.
Whether you are building a premier collection of United States gold coins, seeking a significant addition to your bullion holdings, or looking for a historically significant piece with substantial intrinsic value, this PCGS MS-63 1910-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle with Gold Shield holder represents an exceptional opportunity. Its combination of rarity, beauty, and gold content makes it one of the most desirable coins in the entire American numismatic spectrum.
Own a piece of American history with this magnificent 1910-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle – a coin that continues to captivate collectors more than a century after it was first struck at the historic San Francisco Mint.
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