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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
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1908-S $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin
The 1908-S $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin features .900 fine gold content, weighing .9675 troy oz (30.09 g). Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin is a favorite among collectors and investors for its historical significance and beauty.
.900 fine· .9675 troy oz (30.09 g)· IRA eligible
$38,541.65
$38,541.65 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $4,122.61 · 0.9675 oz fine
- Premium
- $34,419.04 (834.9% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,261.10 /oz · as of 04:30 PM ET
- Fixed market ask · melt floor monitored
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-3392
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1908-S $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint in 1908 at the San Francisco Mint. This coin contains .9675 troy ounces (30.09 grams) of .900 fine gold, making it a solid investment for both collectors and investors alike. The coin measures 34 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 2.41 mm, featuring the iconic designs of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
The obverse of the coin presents a striking image of Lady Liberty, who strides confidently forward, holding a torch and an olive branch, symbolizing enlightenment and peace. The sun's rays illuminate her figure, enhancing the beauty of this classic design. The reverse showcases a powerful eagle in flight, representing freedom and strength, with the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'TWENTY DOLLARS' affirming its legal tender status.
As a highly sought-after collectible, the 1908-S Saint Gaudens Double Eagle is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a tangible asset that offers both liquidity and potential appreciation. Rockwell Metals ensures a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport guarantees secure storage with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity options, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned investors and new collectors.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1908-S $20 Saint Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin showcases a stunning depiction of Lady Liberty, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. She strides confidently forward, holding a torch and an olive branch, symbolizing enlightenment and peace. The sun rises behind her, illuminating the scene with rays of light, while the word 'LIBERTY' is inscribed above her head.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse features a majestic eagle in flight, also designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The eagle is depicted soaring above a sunburst, with the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'TWENTY DOLLARS' prominently displayed. This design reflects the strength and freedom of the United States, making it a powerful emblem of American coinage.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .900
- Fine Weight
- .9675 troy oz (30.09 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1908
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Thickness
- 2.41 mm
- Face Value
- $20 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SG-20D-1908
- Catalog ID
- 3392
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1908 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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