A $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle graded as Mint State 65 (MS65) by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is a highly desirable coin for collectors and investors. Its value depends on the specific date and mint mark, as well as current market conditions.
Here’s a general breakdown of the value:
- Common Date: For a common-date Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle in PCGS MS65, the value typically ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 USD. This price can fluctuate slightly based on the dealer and the price of gold.
- Key Dates: Certain dates and mint marks are significantly rarer and can command much higher prices.1 For example, a 1927-D in MS65 is a major rarity and would be valued at a multiple of a common date.2 Other dates like the 1924-S, 1925-S, and 1926-D are also much rarer in this grade and can be worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- “Plus” Grades: A coin with a “+” designation (MS65+) signifies that it’s at the high end of its grade and is a premium quality coin. These can sell for a premium over a standard MS65.
- CAC-Certified Coins: Coins with a CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) sticker have been verified by a third party as being of exceptional quality for their grade, which can also increase their value.
PCGS’s own price guide and auction results are excellent resources for determining the value of a specific coin. They provide a comprehensive database of sales data for every date and mint mark in various grades, which can help you get a very precise valuation.
