1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Value
A 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is worth roughly $3,581 to $81,028 depending on its condition; the melt floor under every example is $3,241 (spot prices as of 2026-06-01) Certified examples in top grades can run far higher.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle value by grade
| Grade | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Melt value floor(metal content, 2026-06-01) | $3,241.13 |
| Good (G-4) | $3,581 to $5,267 |
| Very Good (VG-8) | $3,995 to $5,875 |
| Fine (F-12) | $4,546 to $6,685 |
| Very Fine (VF-20) | $5,372 to $7,900 |
| Extremely Fine (XF-40) | $6,887 to $10,129 |
| About Uncirculated (AU-50) | $9,367 to $13,775 |
| Mint State (MS-60) | $13,775 to $20,257 |
| Choice Unc (MS-63) | $22,040 to $32,411 |
| Gem Unc (MS-65) | $55,099 to $81,028 |
Estimated retail range, updated 2026-06-15. Estimates are modeled from mintage rarity and metal content, not auction records. Actual sale prices vary with certification, eye appeal and market timing.
How much is a 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle worth today?
Figure roughly $3,581 as the realistic floor for a damage-free, well-worn 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, rising steadily through the grades to about $81,028 for a certified gem. Cleaned or damaged coins trade below these figures, though never below the $3,241 melt floor.
1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle specifications
- Series
- Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
- Year
- 1924
- Mint mark
- None (Philadelphia)
- Mintage
- 4,323,500
- Composition
- 90% gold, 10% copper
- Weight
- 33.436 g
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Edge
- Lettered E PLURIBUS UNUM
- Designer
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens
- Gold content
- 0.96750 troy oz
Mintage figure: US Mint reports (approximate).
Why this coin has no mint mark
Philadelphia struck the 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, and Philadelphia coins of this period carry no mint mark at all. An empty space at the usual mint mark position (On the obverse, above the date) confirms a Philadelphia strike, not a flaw.
Why the 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is worth money
A mintage of 4,323,500 makes the 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle moderately available, though it is noticeably tougher than the bulk dates of the series, particularly in higher grades.
Each 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle holds 0.9675 troy ounces of gold, worth $3,241 at current spot prices. Gold content dominates the value of common dates and underwrites every numismatic premium above it.
The series ended with the gold recall of 1933, when nearly the entire final mintage was melted, the handful of surviving 1933 double eagles include the only U.S. For the 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, the enduring popularity of the series translates directly into buyers in every grade and every market cycle.
1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle inscriptions & design
Obverse
LIBERTY (date)
Liberty walking, holding torch and branch, Capitol and rays behind
Reverse
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY DOLLARS
eagle flying l., sun with rays, motto
Measured 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle specimens
1 physically measured 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the 33.436 g, 34 mm minting standard.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle #1 | - | - | - | Friedberg.USA.185, Breen.7401 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.
Summary: the 1924 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is valued between $3,581 and $81,028 as of 2026-06-15. Estimates combine mintage rarity, key-date status and metal content; they are editorial guidance, not an offer to buy.