Double Eagles at Mintmark.com

Common, scarce and rare U.S. Double Eagles ($20 Gold Pieces; Liberty Head; Saint-Gaudens) at Mintmark.com; also links to other issues of Eagles and U.S. gold bullion coins (American Eagle; American Buffalo; First Spouse).

"The largest denomination of all regular United States issues was authorized to be coined by the Act of March 3, 1849. Its weight was 516 grains, .900 fine [gold]. The 1849 double eagle is a unique pattern and reposes in the Smithsonian. The 1861 reverse design by Anthony C. Paquet was withdrawn soon after being struck. Very few pieces are known . . . [also see, Gold Eagles] . . ." — 2010 "Red Book"

1908-1929 Brilliant Uncirculated $5 Indian Gold Coin

This $5 Indian Gold Coin from 1909-1929 has so much history and character, it will undoubtedly be the start of many interesting and rich conversations among family and friends. $5 Indian Gold Coin Features: Brilliant Uncirculated condition America's last $5 gold coin minted for circulation - struck only from 1908-1916 and again in 1929, the start of the Great Depression in 1929 stopped the minting forever Incuse design - if you look at most coins, the design rises above the surface. But the Indian on the front, the eagle on the back, and all the lettering are actually sunk into the coin. This creates a spectacular image. Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt - the President asked famed Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt to create a gold coin that would be among the most beautiful in the world. Pratt's coin features the profile of an American Indian wearing a traditional war bonnet. .900 pure gold coin - because of its gold content, it was illegal to own this coin from 1933 to the early 1970's, and anyone caught with one could have been fined and jailed Also known as a "half eagle" - because the coinage Act of 1792 specified that the units of U.S. currency would be cents, dollars, and Eagles Encapsulated Display box Certificate of authenticity

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