Who designed the 1908 St Gaudens $20 gold coin?

The 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coin is named for its designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. St. Gaudens was a noted sculptor who was appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt to redesign the Gold Coin.

How rare is a 1908 coin?

In most grades up to and even including gem MS65 the 1908 compares in rarity to many of the highest mintage coins from the series. This date is quite easy to find in most grades with only a minor rarity and value jump to MS66. The only true scarce examples of this coin are those finest known pieces in MS67 holders.

When did gold coins come out?

The gold dollar was produced from 1849 to 1889. 1849 to 1853 gold dollar coins were 13 mm across and are called Type I. Type II gold dollars were thinner but larger at 15 mm diameter and were produced from 1854 to 1855. The most common gold dollar is the Type III, struck from 1856 until 1889.

What is a 1908 $10 Gold Eagle?

1908 $10 gold eagles represent the second year that the popular Indian Head design was in production.