Lot 10

1924 SG Double Eagle Gold MS

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$3,200

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $3,500-4,000

Origin: United States

Denomination: Twenty Dollars

Year: 1924

Mint: Philadelphia

Grade:  Estimated MS

Metal: Gold

Weight: 53.5g in plastic case

Additional Description: The 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle stands as a distinguished example of one of America’s most celebrated coin designs. Introduced in 1907, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ masterpiece redefined U.S. gold coinage with its bold artistry and classical elegance, and the 1924 issue continues this legacy well into the Roaring Twenties.

This coin features Liberty striding confidently forward, torch held high, symbolizing enlightenment and progress. Behind her, rays of the sun fan out beneath a soaring eagle in flight on the reverse—an image of strength and freedom. Struck at a time of economic growth and cultural change, the 1924 Double Eagle carried not only intrinsic value but also artistic significance.

Lot details

Lot
10
Closed
October 23, 2025

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