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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:
9946
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
774,700
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9012
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Coin Value History
1889-S $20 MS
Value By Grade
1889-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1889-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $4,292.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage ...
$4,320
1889-S $20 MS64 PCGS....
$10,200
1889-S $20 MS60 NGC. Mintage 774,700. ...
$3,360
1889-S $20 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/2090). Mintage 774,700. ...
$2,760
1889-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$3,660
1889-S $20 MS65 NGC....
$18,600
1889-S $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1889-S $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 774,700. ...
$2,880
1889-S $20 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (13/2101). PCGS Population: (35/3400). CDN: $1,969.92.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$2,640
$20 1889-S PCGS AU55
$2,232
1889-S $20 PCGS AU53
$2,125
1889-S $20 PCGS VF35
$2,001
1889-S $20 PCGS UNC Details ex: Saddle Ridge Hoard (Cleaning Box & COA)
$2,750
1889-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. The ...
$414
1889-S $20 XF40 ANACS. Somewhat subdued, with moderate ...
$380
1889-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 774,700....
$3,840
1889-S $20 MS64 NGC....
$6,900
1889-S $20 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 774,700....
$3,600
1889-S $20 AU50 PCGS. Ex: Bass. PCGS Population (34/1960). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 774,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$1,410
1889-S $20 MS63+ PCGS....
$4,320
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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