Historically American gold eagles are $10 gold coins, and double eagles are $20 gold coins, issued between 1849 and 1933. Please don't confuse them with the modern gold eagle bullion coins made since 1986, and containing one ounce of gold, and fractions of one ounce.
Denomination = Face value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
Gold Content = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.
Mints & Mintmarks
D = Denver
O = New Orleans
P = Philadelphia (no mintmark)
S = San Francisco
1933* - By the Roll!
1933 US double eagles are not as rare as most people think, and they will probably get commoner. Just wait and see how many come out of the woodwork!
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping $30
Obverse of 1873 American Gold Coronet Double Eagle