1 oz Saint Gaudens Copper Round

The Double eagle was introduced as United States coinage in 1907, at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, who wished to make American coinage more attractive. Famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens was tasked with this order, and the result was the double eagle, a coin with a denominational value of $20, the highest denominational value of the time. The Double eagle is widely accepted to be one of the most beautifully designed coins of all time, and is celebrated in these stylish 1 oz copper rounds!

ROUND HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 AVDP oz of 999 Pure Copper
• Obverse Side: Features a depiction of the Saint Gaudens Lady Liberty holding a flaming torch and an olive branch against sun rays, the inscription "LIBERTY" arched on the top and 50 stars surrounding the edges
• Reverse Side: Features an intricate shield design consisting of the American flag encircled and surrounded by three stars on each side along with inscriptions indicating the 999 Fine Copper metal content and weight

The year 1907 proved to be a pivotal moment in the history of both the Double Eagle of the United States Mint in addition to the world of bullion coins. At the request of President Theodore Roosevelt, the highest legal tendered coin, “The Double Eagle” was to be redesigned in more striking detail. Hence, famed sculptor and designer, Augustus Saint Gaudens was tasked with adding an element of beauty to the $20 face value coin and improving on the previous design of James B. Longacre. St. Gaudens delivered by producing, what is considered by many to be the most beautiful bullion coins ever struck in US history.

Depicted on the reverse side is Lady Liberty, modelled in the exact likeness of the original Saint Gaudens coin. Lady Liberty advances towards the coin’s on-looker, with her arms outstretched as she bears a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Rays, depicted as the sun feature in the coin’s field, with the image encircled by 50 stars.

As a considerably cheaper metal, copper offers an attractive price point and it's a great way to start or diversify a solid collection. Celebrate this iconic design and enrich your portfolio with these 1 Avoirdupois oz Saint Gaudens Copper Round today!