# 1908 $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle, No Motto, Wells Fargo Discovery

NGC MS70 | Certificate #1003902

This exceptional 1908 $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle represents one of the finest examples from the legendary Wells Fargo Discovery hoard. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and bearing the distinctive No Motto reverse, this coin exemplifies the remarkable quality that defined this historic cache. The Wells Fargo Discovery, uncovered in the early 1990s by dealer Ron Gillio, consisted of approximately 9,900 extraordinarily well-preserved coins discovered in a Las Vegas Wells Fargo bank vault—the largest hoard of ultra high-quality Saint-Gaudens twenties ever found.

Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper with a weight of 33.4 grams and diameter of 34mm, this piece showcases the magnificent artistry of designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The lettered edge and sharp strike are characteristic of this premium example. Graded NGC MS70 (Certificate #1003902), this coin represents the pinnacle of preservation, with virtually perfect surfaces and eye appeal. The Wells Fargo hoard contained thousands of superb gems, including nearly 1,000 MS67 specimens and 101 MS68 coins, but MS70 examples remain extraordinarily scarce.

With a current market value of $4,250 and a mintage of 4,271,551, this coin benefits from both historical significance and exceptional rarity in this elite grade. Population data shows only 974 coins graded higher across all Saint-Gaudens issues, underscoring the scarcity of this specimen. An outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples from numismatic history's most celebrated treasure trove.