There's something to be said for collecting old coins. Some people do it for the fun of it or to have a cool story to tell.

CoinTrackers.com values an average shape 1931 D St. Gaudens Double Eagle at $22,000. One in perfect condition could be valued at around $120,000. A1930 S St. Gaudens Double Eagle in average ...

He persuaded the leading American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to undertake the task. The first design to emerge was for the double eagle. Liberty is now a full figure striding forward and ...