1908 $20 St. Gaudens Wells Fargo Hoard NGC MS-67

This spectacular 1908 No Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle comes from the famed Wells Fargo Nevada Gold Hoard and is certified NGC MS-67—placing it among the finest survivors of this iconic first-year type. With explosive orange-gold luster and remarkably clean surfaces, this coin is a trophy-level example from one of the greatest U.S. gold discoveries of the 20th century. High-grade Wells Fargo Saints are fiercely collected for their beauty, history, and famous preservation.

Struck at the height of America’s pre-World War I economic expansion, the 1908 No Motto Saint represents the pure vision of Augustus Saint-Gaudens before “In God We Trust” was restored to the design later that year. The Wells Fargo hoard itself was discovered in the 1990s, comprising thousands of remarkably preserved Double Eagles stored untouched for decades in a Nevada bank vault. These coins quickly became the benchmark for quality within the entire series.

The obverse features Saint-Gaudens’ legendary depiction of Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch, framed by brilliant sun rays. On this example, the design remains deeply impressed, with Liberty’s robes, hair detail, and torch flame all sharply rendered. The reverse displays a powerful eagle in full flight above a rising sun-one of the most celebrated reverse designs in U.S. coinage-glowing with intensely frosted surfaces and outstanding eye appeal.

Graded NGC MS-67, this coin exhibits near-flawless fields, strong mint frost, and vibrant coloration characteristic of the Wells Fargo hoard. Only a tiny fraction of Saints survive in MS-67, and the Wells Fargo pedigree is known for delivering the absolute highest-quality examples. This piece displays the signature satiny luster and rich gold coloration that define the best coins from this historic find.

Wells Fargo Saints have become a distinct collecting niche-highly liquid, consistently in demand, and viewed as blue-chip quality within the Saint-Gaudens series. Exceptional MS-67 examples rarely appear on the market and are prized by both investors and advanced collectors for their beauty and long-term desirability.

A stunning blend of history, artistry, and elite preservation, this MS-67 Wells Fargo Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is an outstanding opportunity for any collector seeking a premium example with enduring cachet.

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