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Why was Saint-Gaudens coin called a double eagle?
Why was Saint-Gaudens coin called a double eagle?
Riccardo
Thu Nov 14 2024
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The Saint-Gaudens coin was called a double eagle because it was a twenty-dollar gold coin, featuring the design of a flying eagle on its reverse, produced by the United States Mint. The name derived from its face value and the prominent eagle imagery, which together symbolized the coin's significance and value.
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Michele
Sat Nov 16 2024
The coin designed by Saint-Gaudens was named "double eagle" due to the existing denominations at that time.
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SumoPowerful
Sat Nov 16 2024
Coins like the "eagle" ($10), "half eagle" ($5), and "quarter eagle" ($2.50) were already in circulation.
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KpopStarletShineBrightnessStarlight
Sat Nov 16 2024
The "double eagle" stood out among these denominations with its unique design and value.
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Margherita
Sat Nov 16 2024
The National Numismatic Collection, housed in the National Museum of American History, preserves this historical coin.
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CryptoMagician
Fri Nov 15 2024
One side of the "double eagle" features Lady Liberty, symbolizing freedom and strength.
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