Lot 2
1908 No Motto SG Double Eagle Gold NGC MS63
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $3,100
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: 1908
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: No Motto MS 63
Metal: Gold
Weight: 77.0g with Slab
Additional Description: The 1908 No Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle marks a pivotal moment in American coinage. Graded MS63 by NGC, this example retains strong detail and original luster, offering a clear view of Saint-Gaudens’ bold, neoclassical design.
Its most notable feature—the absence of “In God We Trust”—was intentional. At President Theodore Roosevelt’s urging, the motto was omitted to reflect his belief in separating divine references from currency. Public backlash, however, led to its reinstatement later that same year, making the No Motto issues a brief and fascinating numismatic anomaly.
Lot details
- Lot
- 2
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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