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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.
Book Reference
Designer: James B. Longacre. Weight: 33.436 grams. Composition: .900 gold, .100 copper (net weight: .96750 oz. pure gold). Diameter 34 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Double eagles of the first type are readily available in just about every grade desired. Until the recent era examples of this type were scarcely ever seen in choice Mint State. Today, coins recovered from the SS Yankee Blade (lost in 1854), SS Central America (1857), SS Brother Jonathan (1865), and SS Republic (1865) have provided a generous supply of choice examples. In 1861 a variety or subtype was created by Anthony C. Paquet, using tall letters on the reverse. This can be collected as a separate type, if desired.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking is usually quite good for dates from 1850 through 1858. In 1859 there was a slight modification, and the hair detail, as per the original dies, is not as sharp. Beyond that, in the context of whatever date you select, check the sharpness of Liberty’s hair, not only in the central parts but on the curls down to her neck, and the sharpness of the stars. On the reverse, check the details of the shield and eagle. Denticles can be checked on both sides.
Proof Coins: Proofs are occasionally seen of this type, beginning in this instance with 1859 and continuing through 1865. However, as a class they are exceedingly rare.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74158
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type 1, No Motto
Variety 2:
1850-1865
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9060
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1850-1865 PR [Type]
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Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1850-1865 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$936,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $780,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1850 $20 PR
1854 $20 PR
Worth: $900,000 – $900,000
1854-S $20 Special Strike SP DCAM
1856 $20 PR
1856-O $20 Special Strike PR
1857 $20 PR
1858 $20 PR
1859 $20 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $780,000
1860 $20 PR
Worth: $120,000 – $780,000
1861 $20 PR
Worth: $200,000 – $950,000
1862 $20 PR
Worth: $88,000 – $858,000
1863 $20 PR
Worth: $120,000 – $780,000
1864 $20 PR
Worth: $120,000 – $660,000
1865 $20 PR
Worth: $120,000 – $660,000
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 PR [Type]
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Worth: $36,500 – $450,000
1863 $20 PR65 NGC. JD-1, Low R.7....
$480,000
1860 $20 PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
$230,000
1859 $20 PR58 NGC. A fledgling community of numismatists in this country prompted the United States Mint in Philadelphia to...
$17,250
1860 $20
$54,625
1864 $20 PR64 PCGS....
$161,000
1859 $20 PR58 NGC. A fledgling community of numismatists ...
$14,375
1860 $20
$71,300
1862 $20
$78,775
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