The 1908 No Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle represents an important chapter in the story of American gold coinage. As one of the earliest releases of the famous Saint-Gaudens design produced without the IN GOD WE TRUST inscription, these coins reflect President Theodore Roosevelt’s original vision for the series before the motto was restored. Their connection to the beginning of this iconic design has made them a lasting favorite among collectors. Today, certified 1908 Pre-33 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic slab!
• 2nd year of issue of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles!
• No Motto specimens!
• Contains .9675 troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $20 (USD) is backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 65+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• On the obverse is the famous Lady Liberty design.
• The reverse includes an American bald eagle gliding in flight.

The 1908 No Motto Double Eagle was released shortly after the Panic of 1907, during a period when the American economy was working to regain stability. As confidence gradually returned to the banking system, these gold coins circulated widely throughout the United States and abroad. Their large production numbers helped establish them as dependable pieces of commerce, with American Double Eagles recognized internationally as trusted gold currency.

All 1908 Pre-33 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coins available in this listing have been certified Mint State 65+ by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The “+” designation identifies examples that sit at the upper end of the MS65 grade. Coins at this level typically display strong original mint luster along with only a handful of light contact marks or a very limited number of more noticeable marks.

On the obverse of the 1908 Pre-33 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated portrayal of Lady Liberty moving forward with a torch raised in one hand and an olive branch held in the other. Behind Liberty, the United States Capitol appears beneath brilliant rays of sunlight, creating a design that blends classical imagery with artistic elegance and remains one of the most recognizable motifs in American coinage.

On the reverse of the 1908 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, Saint-Gaudens features an American bald eagle soaring through the sky above the rays of the rising sun. The bird is shown in natural flight with a realistic sense of movement, a striking departure from the traditional heraldic eagle previously seen on US gold coins. This fresh approach helped establish the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle as one of the defining designs in the history of American numismatics.

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