# 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Gold, No Motto, Wells Fargo Discovery

NGC MS70 | Certificate #1003901

This exceptional 1908 Saint Gaudens $20 gold piece represents one of the finest examples from the legendary Wells Fargo Discovery hoard. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint without the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," this coin showcases the artistic vision of designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens in its purest form. The coin displays the characteristic high relief obverse featuring Lady Liberty in profile and the majestic eagle reverse that defines this iconic series.

The Wells Fargo Discovery, unearthed in the early 1990s from a Las Vegas bank vault, fundamentally changed collector understanding of 1908 No Motto Saint availability and quality. This hoard of approximately 9,900 coins contained an unprecedented concentration of gem-quality examples, including thousands graded MS66 and nearly 1,000 MS67 specimens by PCGS. The discovery also yielded the only ten Saint Gaudens $20 gold pieces ever certified MS69 by PCGS as of 2009—coins that represented the absolute pinnacle of quality for the entire series.

This NGC MS70 example represents the finest achievable grade for a circulating issue, with virtually flawless surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. The coin's pristine condition and pedigree from this historic hoard make it a significant holding for serious collectors of American gold coinage. With a mintage of 4,271,551 and a current market value of $4,250, this represents an outstanding example of one of America's most beloved and artistically significant gold coins.

Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper | Weight: 33.4g | Diameter: 34mm | Edge: Lettered