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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, Carson City, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: This relatively short-lived double eagle type is the scarcest of the six major styles of double eagles. When seen, most pieces show wear, readily available in VF, EF, and AU preservation, although MS-60 through MS-62 are plentiful enough to satisfy demands.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking can be a problem with these issues. Check the hair detail of Liberty, often unsatisfactory, and the centers of the stars, similarly less than sharp in many instances. The reverses tend to be struck up better, but again check all details including the eagle.
Proof Coins: Proofs are very rare as the low mintage figures indicate. However, when seen they are usually quite attractive.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74161
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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 2, With Motto
Variety 2:
1866-1876
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 #:
9080
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 PR [Type]
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Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$540,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $420,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1850-1865 PR [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1850-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20210327/ha_com_1151_5276-0.20210327222658267.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $80,000 – $780,000
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
1872 $20 PR55 NGC. ...
$17,038
1872 $20 PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$135,125
1870 $20 PR63 PCGS. ...
$117,500
1867 $20
$86,250
1876 $20
$13,200
1876 $20 PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$117,500
1876 $20 PR63 PCGS. Both sides of this desirable and rare proof have rich orange-gold color with hazy blue toning on the su...
$43,125
1868 $20 PR64 PCGS. In 1868 America was beginning to stabilize under the stewardship of Ulysses S. Grant, who, after many b...
$86,250
1868 $20 PR64 PCGS....
$74,750
1874 $20 PR64 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. While regarded as a ...
$103,500
1874 $20
$51,750
1866 $20
$40,700
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