Whitman Brands has released the fully updated second edition of Double Eagle Gold Coins by Q. David Bowers. More than 20 years after the first edition helped launch the popular Red Book Series, this new volume returns with fresh research, current Greysheet-based pricing, and a stunning full-color presentation featuring over 550 high-resolution photographs.
The book provides the definitive reference on America’s $20 gold pieces, covering both the Liberty Head double eagle (1849–1907) and the iconic Saint-Gaudens series (1907–1933). It includes more than 275 listings with date-by-date analysis, mintage data, grading guidance, collecting strategies, and easy GSID catalog numbers. A new foreword by gold-coin expert John “JD” Dannreuther adds valuable insight.
Highlights
- Key rarities such as the 1856-O, 1870-CC, 1907 High Relief, 1920-S, 1921, and 1927-D
- Historical context from the California Gold Rush through the Theodore Roosevelt artistic renaissance
- Modern market values reflecting strong collector demand beyond bullion content
“Few coins capture the blend of artistry, history, and enduring value like the double eagle,” said Patrick Ian Perez, Chief Publishing Officer at Whitman Brands.
The new edition is the latest addition to Whitman’s Red Book Series, which now spans nearly 30 specialized volumes.
Highly recommended for both beginning and advanced collectors of U.S. gold coins. Available now through numismatic booksellers and Whitman Brands.