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1873 $20 Closed 3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +2.62%
$3,224.33
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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: 9810
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1873
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: Business
Diameter: 34
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Closed 3
Coin Date: 1873
Denomination: $20
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,709,800
Coinage Type: Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years: 1849-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8966
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +2.62%
$3,224.33
GSID:9810 PCGS:8966 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $57,500 $1,234
MS63 - $48,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1873 $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC....
$3,480
Sold 2/28/2025
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1873 $20 Closed 3 MS62 PCGS....
$12,600
Sold 2/27/2025
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1873 $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (13/409). Mintage 1,709,825. ...
$2,640
Sold 1/19/2025
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1873 $20 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 1,709,825. ...
$4,320
Sold 9/30/2024
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$20 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS MS61 CAC
$7,050
Sold 5/26/2022
Legend Numismatics
1873 $20 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (35/223 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (37/337 and 0/3+). XF45. Mintage 1,709,...
$1,560
Sold 9/8/2019
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1873 $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,055
Sold 7/9/2017
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1873 $20 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/152). NGC Census: (30/305). Mintage: 1,709,825. CDN Wsl. Price for problem...
$3,055
Sold 9/11/2016
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1873 $20 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,998
Sold 10/13/2014
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1873 $20 Closed 3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/155). NGC Census: (0/312). Mintage: 1,709,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$1,380
Sold 5/2/2010
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1873 $20 CLOSED 3
$495
Sold 1/5/1994
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1873 $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (96/208). Mintage 1,709,825. ...
$2,700
Sold 9/30/2024
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1873 $20 PCGS MS62 (Closed 3) ex: D.L. Hansen/AWA
$11,300
Sold 1/20/2020
DLRC
1873 $20 Closed 3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/140). NGC Census: (11/294). Mintage: 1,709,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$1,610
Sold 12/6/2009
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 AU58 NGC....
$4,680
Sold 9/13/2024
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/13). NGC Census: (22/9). CDN: $6,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintag...
$5,520
Sold 3/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. CAC. NGC Census: (36/342). PCGS Population: (30/205). CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$1,590
Sold 2/27/2018
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. ...
$3,055
Sold 1/9/2017
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 -- Obverse Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (26/263). PCGS Population (16/1...
$1,762
Sold 2/12/2013
Heritage Auctions
1873 $20 Closed 3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (28/236). PCGS Population (18/96). Mintage: 1,709,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$1,645
Sold 1/12/2014
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