The Real Model for Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty on the $20 Double Eagle
The $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin is celebrated as one of the most beautiful coins in American history. Created by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and first minted in 1907, it epitomizes artistic and patriotic ideals. While the coin is admired for its design, an often-overlooked aspect of its legacy is the story of the real-life … Read more