The Saint-Gaudens twenty-dollar gold coin, also known as the Double Eagle, is one of the most iconic and celebrated coins in American numismatic history. Designed by renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this coin was minted from 1907 to 1933. It is widely regarded as one of the most beauti ... |
During the reign of George III, which lasted from 1760 to 1820, various minting techniques were employed to produce coins for circulation across the British Empire. Here are some of the main minting techniques used during this period:Hammered Coinage: At the beginning of George III’s reign, the ... |
The $2.50 Liberty gold coin was authorized by a Congressional act on April 2, 1792. The quarter eagle went through many designs and in 1840 Christian Gobrecht redesigned the quarter eagle to create the $2.50 Liberty Head also referred to as the $2.50 Coronet. The goal of Christian Gobrecht’ ... |