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An American "double eagle" coin is a $20 gold piece. The term "eagle" comes from an older set of denominations for US Coins in addition to dollars and cents: the $10 denomination was called an eagle, and the $100 denomination (proposed but never minted) was to be called a "union".
The main denominations of gold coins were the unusually-denominated $2.50, then $5, $10, and $20; so they were called quarter, half, one, and double eagles.
The lower-denomination eagle coins were issued starting in 1795, but double eagles weren't minted until the middle of the 19th century. One or possibly 2 experimental pieces were made in 1849, and regular production started the next year. Double eagles were made until 1933 when gold coins were withdrawn. Only 10 or so 1933 double eagles are known to exist and they're among the most valuable American coins.
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∙ 14y agoA double eagle is a $20 U. S. gold coin. The one ounce .999 fine gold Eagle was not minted in 1904. A Double Eagle is a gold coin from the U. S. with a denomination of $20. Its gold content is 0.9675 troy oz and had a value of $20 when the official price of gold was $20.67/oz. The coins are made from a 90% gold (0.900 fine = 21.6 kt) and 10% copper alloy. The copper is added to make it harder so it will last longer in circulation. All U. S. gold coins were removed from circulation in 1933. The value of a 1904 Double Eagle can be found in the Red Book for collectors.
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∙ 14y agoDouble eagles were struck for circulation from 1849 to 1932 so you'll need to post a new question with the coin's date.
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∙ 11y agoA 1933 double eagle gold coin is extremely rare to find as they were never legally distributed. In 2002 a 1933 double eagle gold coin was auctioned off for over 7 millions dollars.
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∙ 10y agoA gold eagle coin can be found in many places all over the United States. It can be found in coin collections, in money jars, or on displays in banks.
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What is the price for a 1914 double eagle 20 dollar gold coin?
This coin is being sold at the price of 740 €. November 14, 2008
How much is a 1981 50 dollar double eagle gold coin worth?
It is an American Eagle gold coin, not a double eagle coin, it contains 1 ounce of pure gold, its value depends on the spot price of gold for example, today it would be worth just a bit less than $1,300. However, tomorrow it could be worth a lot more or a lot less, it just is dependent on the price of gold.
What is the value of a 1925 twenty dollar gold eagle coin?
It's actually called a double eagle; an eagle is a $10 coin. Current values fluctuate with the price of gold, but have been in the vicinity of $1000 as of 09/2008. If your coin has an S mint mark it will be worth about 15 to 20% more.
How much money is the gold double eagle penny?
"double eagle penny" is kind of an oxymoron. A double eagle coin has a face value of $20. However, a gold coin is probably worth considerably more than face value.
What is the most valued coin?
The 1933 Gold Double Eagle coin, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, sold for $7.5 million in 2002, the highest price in the world ever paid for a coin.
What is a double eagle dollar?
A "Double Eagle" coin is any US $20.00 gold coin, no other coin. Ten dollar gold coins are Eagles, Five dollar are Half Eagles and Two and a half dollar are Quarter Eagles.
Is there a seventy five dollar gold piece?
No. The largest denomination of gold coin the US ever minted was the $20 double eagle (eagle being the term for a $10 coin).
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A 1927 DOUBLE EAGLE TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD COIN?
$3000.00
What is the value of a 1943 double eagle half dollar?
A Double Eagle is a $20.00 gold coin not a half dollar. Please look at the coin again and post a new question
What is the Value of 1880 double eagle gold coin?
About $1000 for its gold content, regardless of mint mark.
What size is 1915 gold coin?
The diameter of US Gold coins dated 1915 are: Double Eagle 34mm/Eagle 27mm/Half Eagle 21.6mm/ Quarter Eagle 18mm
How much is George Bush 1988 gold double eagle gold coin?
It's not a real coin. Its value depends on how much gold, if any, it contains.
