They have value for the metal itself, but American silver and gold Eagle coins are also important for their numismatic value.

Enthusiastic coin collectors eagerly vied for the rare $20 "double eagle" gold coin during the auction on Tuesday. The 1870 $20 gold coin, minted in Carson City, Nevada, fetched $1.44 million at ...

If you have a coin collection, something might be hiding inside that's worth much more than its weight in gold. The ...

The coin has an image of Liberty on one side and an American eagle ... the Double Eagle was the last gold coin produced for intended circulation in America. But it was never issued as President ...

The auction house did not give any information about who bought the coin. Prior to 1849, the highest denomination for a gold coin was $10, known as the eagle. The $20 double eagle was authorized ...