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1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle value guide -- the coin that was never legally released, and its record auction sale.
Nearly the entire mintage was melted after the 1933 gold recall -- only about 20 examples are known to survive, and almost all are legally considered US government property.
The one specimen the government recognizes as legal to privately own -- the King Farouk/Weitzman specimen -- sold for $18,872,250 at Sotheby's in 2021, a record for any coin ever sold at auction.
Live listings matching the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
This variety is heavily counterfeited. Look for a PCGS or NGC slab in the listing photos before treating any example as genuine — the value gap between a real one and a convincing fake is enormous.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
This is a rare mint error, not a common date — genuine examples typically sell in the ranges shown above, verified by a grading service. Most coins that look similar are not this error; authentication matters more than the date alone.
Nearly the entire mintage was melted after the 1933 gold recall -- only about 20 examples are known to survive, and almost all are legally considered US government property.
Yes — this variety is heavily counterfeited. Authentication from a major grading service (PCGS or NGC) is essential before treating any example as genuine, and before selling or buying at these price levels.
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