He persuaded the leading American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to undertake the task. The first design to emerge was for the double eagle ... On the edge of the coin is the motto E PLURIBUS ...

He persuaded the leading American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, to undertake the task. The first design to emerge was for the double eagle ... On the edge of the coin is the motto E PLURIBUS ...

There's something captivating about the sparkle and weight of precious metal coins. They have value for the metal itself, but ...

The coin has an image of Liberty on one side and an American eagle on the other A 1933 US gold coin has been sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York City for a record $18.9m (£13.4m). With a face ...