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New Member
Australia
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Hello there was going through a draw the other day and found a 1929 $20 gold coin from the states any one an idea on price.
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Valued Member
Canada
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$20 bucks, want to swap? just joking.
I did a quick search, very fine to uncirculated shows $1700-$1800. Not sure the weight of the coin, but it looks like 1oz gold?
Welcome to the CCF.
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New Member
 Australia
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I have had a look and it is a st gaudens 1929 double eagle $20 gold coin .
Is it worth getting it valued properly.
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the Community! I moved your welcome post to the 'Classic US coins' forum for the proper attention.  |
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Valued Member
United States
102 Posts |
Definitely get it graded. It could be a very high ticket coin as 1929 is one of the hardest dates. Please post pictures of it here, too!
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New Member
United States
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Must be nice. When I go through my draw I found some lint, a few pennies, and a pair of boxers that I forgot wash for over a year :(. Nice find!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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could be a saint gaudens but I hope its even real!
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Valued Member
United States
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That is a scarce date in the series that is worth a small fortune. I am also partial to that date since 1929 is the year my father was born. It is vital that you can establish it's authenticity. The coin's diameter should be 34.1mm. Do you have a scale? It should weigh 33.431 grams. If the coin passes these tests, definetly take it to a coin shop and have it certified. I would expect a coin like that to fetch at least 4-5K on ebay maybe more. Nice find! Edited by coins4fun
12/04/2012 1:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
861 Posts |
The 1929 $20 Saint is extremely rare. It's value ranges from $10,000 for a low grade damaged example to $100,000 for a MS65 example.
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New Member
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Unfortunately from the pictures posted it does not appear to be genuine.
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New Member
Australia
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Here are a couple of photos if any one would like to have a go at grading or there abouts thanks for the info and help. Also there is Latin written around the edge of the coin if that helps
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New Member
Australia
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Why do you say that. The weight and diameter are correct is there something missing
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 1929 $20 is very valuable and easily sells for tens of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, I believe the coin is not genuine. The details look weak and mushy. The hair and some of the leaves in the branch look off.
Edited by D0ubl3Eagle
12/05/2012 01:53 am
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Pillar of the Community
861 Posts |
Unfortunately, I must agree with the others....this coin is a fake. The font on the date are way off. The bottoms of both "9" in the date should point down....yours points horizontally.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm only seeing 6 pictures of the reverse.  |
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Posted 12/04/2012 10:47 am
