The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
9966
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1905
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:
1905-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,813,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9048
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Coin Value History
1905-S $20 MS
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1905-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1905-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $3,363.05.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,813,000. ...
$3,600
1905-S $20 AU55 NGC. Ex: GSA. NGC Census: (69/2282). Mintage 1,813,000....
$3,360
1905-S PCGS MS-63
$3,540
1905-S $20 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$9,300
1905-S $20 MS61 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (440/1805). NGC Census: (651/1331...
$2,760
1905-S $20 PCGS AU58
$2,250
1905-S $20 PCGS AU50 (OGH)
$2,100
1905-S $20 MS65+ PCGS. ...
$36,000
1905-S $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (102/1908). PCGS Population: (58/2070). MS60. Mintage 1,813,000. ...
$1,380
$1,410
$1,521
1905-S $20 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/1806). NGC Census: (13/1884). Mintage: 1,813,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$1,322
1905-S $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40....
$460
1905-S $20 --Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Honey-...
$414
1905-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 1,813,000. ...
$2,880
1905-S $20 PCGS AU55
$2,150
1905-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$3,960
1905-S $20 MS64 PCGS....
$4,560
1905-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 1,813,000. ...
$2,400
1905-S $20 NGC AU58
$2,100
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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