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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Shielded eagle with wings outstretched holding arrows and olive branches. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY D. appear around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears below the eagle's tail, above the N in TWENTY.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9942
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1885-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
683,500
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9005
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Coin Value History
1885-S $20 MS
Value By Grade
1885-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$67,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $53,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1885-S $20 MS64 PCGS....
$9,000
1885-S $20 MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 683,500....
$3,726
1885-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$4,440
1885-S $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 683,500. ...
$2,460
1885-S $20 MS61 NGC. Mintage 683,500. ...
$2,430
1885-S $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/3507 and 0/142+). NGC Census: (8/2418 and 0/11+). CDN: $2,093.76.Whsle. Bid for ...
$2,400
1885-S $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (202/1864). PCGS Population: (143/2832). CDN: $1,825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage...
$2,100
$1,404
1885-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (38/2059). PCGS Population (63/2021). Mintage: 683,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$1,410
1885-S $20 AU50 ICG. ...
$1,035
2006-W Set 20th Anniversary Gold Eagle Set (3 coins) PCGS Proof 69
$5,060
1885-S $20 AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (7/1736). PCGS Population (11/1538). Mintage: 683,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$690
2006-W Set 20th Anniversary Gold Eagle Set (3 coins) NGC PF/MS with Mint Box.
$6,693
1885-S $20 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1638). PCGS Population (2/1544). Mintage: 683,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $602. (#900...
$632
1885-S $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$8,700
1885-S $20 MS62 NGC....
$2,640
1885-S $20 MS63 NGC....
$4,560
1885-S $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 683,500. ...
$2,520
1885-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 683,500. ...
$2,430
1885-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Lightly ...
$414
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 3, With Motto, 1877-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $4,123 – $250,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,273 – $72,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $47,500
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $95,000
1879-CC $20 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1879-O $20 MS
Worth: $32,000 – $300,000
1879-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1881-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,123 – $60,000
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