1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Value
Depending on how well it survived, a 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle brings anywhere from $3,306 to $32,411; 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.
1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle value by grade
| Grade | Estimated value |
|---|---|
| Melt value floor(metal content, 2026-06-01) | $3,241.13 |
| Good (G-4) | $3,306 to $4,376 |
| Very Good (VG-8) | $3,306 to $4,538 |
| Fine (F-12) | $3,306 to $4,781 |
| Very Fine (VF-20) | $3,526 to $5,186 |
| Extremely Fine (XF-40) | $3,995 to $5,875 |
| About Uncirculated (AU-50) | $4,821 to $7,090 |
| Mint State (MS-60) | $6,061 to $8,913 |
| Choice Unc (MS-63) | $8,265 to $12,154 |
| Gem Unc (MS-65) | $22,040 to $32,411 |
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.
What is a 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle worth right now?
In worn but collectible condition (Good-4), a 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle starts around $3,306. From there, value climbs with every grade step: a gem Mint State example (MS-65) can reach $32,411. Most coins found in old collections fall somewhere between Very Fine and About Uncirculated, the middle rows of the table above.
1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle specifications
- Series
- Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
- Year
- 1932
- Mint mark
- None (Philadelphia)
- Mintage
- Not recorded
- 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
No mint mark? Here is why
The 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, which used no mint mark in this era. If you find no letter where branch-mint coins carry one (On the obverse, above the date), you are holding a Philadelphia issue.
What collectors pay for in a 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Each 1932 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.
Documented examples of the 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle in our reference database anchor what we know about this issue. Mintage records are incomplete, so collector demand and surviving population drive its market.
Few series carry the following that supports the 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. The sculptor died months before its 1907 release; the ultra-high-relief experimental strikes of that year are among the most coveted of all American coins. A coin that thousands of collectors are actively assembling into sets never lacks for a market.
1932 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 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle specimens
1 physically measured 1932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle #1 | 33.444 g | 34 mm | - | Friedberg.USA.185, Breen.7418 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.
Summary: the 1932 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is valued between $3,306 and $32,411 as of 2026-06-15. Estimates combine mintage rarity, key-date status and metal content; they are editorial guidance, not an offer to buy.