$20 SAINT-GAUDENS – HIGH RELIEF – 1 TROY OUNCE – 30MM

(17 customer reviews)

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Specifications

Weight

1.00 troy ounce

Thickness

3.60 mm

Purity

.999 fine

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

30 mm

Finish

Brilliant Uncirculated

Description

Born in Dublin, Ireland on March 1, 1848, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s influence over American sculpture was considerable.  During his apprenticeships, he attended both Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design, studying drawing.  In 1867 he left for Europe where he studied in both Paris and Rome before returning to the U.S.

Saint-Gaudens took great interest in the “art of the coin”:  his $20 gold piece, the double eagle coin he designed for the U.S. Mint, though it was adapted for minting was first struck in 1907, in ultra-high relief (only 20 minted).  The coin took up to eleven strikes to bring up the detail.  The ultra-high relief did not strike properly and was deemed impractical for commerce.  The design was then flattened and a high-relief version was minted.  Even though it took eight strikes less, it was still considered impractical for commerce.  The coin was finally modified to a normal-relief version, which was minted from 1907-1933.  It is still considered to be one of the most beautiful American coins ever issued.

 

  • Contains 1 oz. Troy of .999 Fine Silver
  • Obverse: Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other, stepping forward, with an array of rays behind, and a depiction of the US Capital Building to the lower left and a surround of stars and the word “LIBERTY” across the top.
  • Reverse: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” encircling the top of the coin, and the words “ONE TROY OUNCES” just under.  A left-facing eagle in flight below with a sun at the bottom and rays spreading across the entire field behind.

17 reviews for $20 SAINT-GAUDENS – HIGH RELIEF – 1 TROY OUNCE – 30MM

  1. Dean (verified owner) –

    usCalifornia, United States

    Outstanding Detail.
    The High Relief really pops on this one. Just Love it.

  2. Andrew (verified owner) –

    usWashington, United States

    Excellent St. Gaudens 30mm pieces! I love this size

  3. David W. (verified owner) –

    usCalifornia, United States

    Ultra-high relief – beautiful!

  4. James Ferrell (verified owner) –

    usKentucky, United States

    Absolutely gorgeous tribute round!

  5. Andrew (verified owner) –

    usWashington, United States

    Perfect coins because of 30mm size!

  6. Dean (verified owner) –

    usCalifornia, United States

  7. WILLIAM S. (verified owner) –

    usUnited States

    Simply STUNNING

  8. John M. (verified owner) –

    usUnited States

    Beautiful coin!

  9. JOSHUA (verified owner) –

    usUnited States

  10. jackrtruelove (verified owner) –

    Flawless-quality piece with a high-relief strike that really pays tribute to St. Gauden’s vision for this design. Absolutely stunning.

  11. Brian R. (verified owner) –

    usPennsylvania, United States

    I wish I could have gotten more of these 30mm rounds, but they sell out so fast!

  12. Jeffrey S. (verified owner) –

    usWisconsin, United States

    Beauty

  13. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    usLouisiana, United States

    Beautiful round.

  14. John M. (verified owner) –

    usWisconsin, United States

    Second time purchasing!

  15. Garrett Johnson (verified owner) –

    usNebraska, United States

  16. Mark Kiker (verified owner) –

    usNorth Carolina, United States

  17. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    usFlorida, United States

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