How to Spot a Fake Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Counterfeit Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be exactly 33.44g)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 34mm) or thickness (should be 2mm)
- 🚨Dull or muted ping sound instead of clear ring
- 🚨Magnetic attraction (genuine gold double eagles are not magnetic)
About the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
The Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens at President Theodore Roosevelt's request, was minted from 1907 to 1933. Widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin ever produced, the $20 gold piece features a striding Liberty on the obverse and a flying eagle on the reverse. The 1933 issue is one of the most valuable coins in the world, with most specimens ordered melted by the government.
Authenticate Your Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle on the Go
Download the Pingcoin app for Android to instantly verify your Saint-Gaudens Double Eagleand other precious metal coins using acoustic authentication.
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