The 1909 is always very sharply struck. Some specimens are frosty; others have a definite satiny texture. A few of the high-grade ones look very similar to the Proofs of this year.

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The Proof 1909 $20 is a rare coin that suffered from a lack of interest because of the unusual matte finish (collectors preferred than, as they do now, the brilliant and cameo finishes of previous years) and the high face value that represented a significant sum of money in 1909.

The 1909 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Coins are gold coins that are beloved among both collectors and investors alike. These Gold Coins, with a $20 face value, were worth the equivalent of hundreds of dollars in today’s money. St. Gaudens $20 Gold Coins are no longer an integral aspect of American currency, but for many years they were.

The 1909 $20 Gold is part of a series of Saint Gaudens gold double eagle coins struck from 1908-1933. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper from a mintage of 67 struck and has a rarity rating of 5.

This 1909-S $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle has been certified as MS-64+ by PCGS, one of the top two coin grading services. This coin has a population of only 131 coins! Coin Highlights:

View coin specifications and analysis for 1909 S $20 MS in our Saint-Gaudens $20 category. With price & auction data.

Historical events: On January 20, 1909, the newly formed General Motors (GM) strategically purchased the Oakland Motor Car Company, a pivotal acquisition that would later evolve into GM's iconic Pontiac division.

March 20, 1909 was a Saturday and it was the 79th day of the year 1909 in the Gregorian calendar. March 20, 1909 can also be written as 3/20/1909 in the US and as 20/3/1909 in UK and Europe.