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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:
9816
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
543,625
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8985
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Coin Value History
1878 $20 MS
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1878 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$57,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $45,000 | $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 |
1878 $20 MS60 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $3,291.84.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 543,645. ...
$3,720
1878 $20 MS62 NGC....
$3,960
1878 $20 -- Doubled Die Reverse -- MS63 PCGS....
$8,700
1878 $20 Doubled Die Reverse, Repunched Date, Breen - 7270, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 543,645....
$2,640
1878 $20 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 543,645. ...
$2,880
1878 $20 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 543,645. ...
$2,760
1878 $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (171/1706). NGC Census: (90/1529). CDN: $1,837 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5...
$2,046
$20 1878 PCGS MS64 CAC
$37,600
$1,200
1878 $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/1047). NGC Census: (7/1364). Mintage: 543,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$1,725
$1,351
1878 $20 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/697). NGC Census: (6/1000). Mintage: 543,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $613. (#8985)...
$638
1878 $20 MS60 NGC. Mintage 543,645. ...
$2,760
1878 $20 MS62 NGC....
$4,800
1878 $20 MS63 PCGS....
$9,000
1878 $20 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/1414). NGC Census: (24/1525). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU5...
$1,380
1878 $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 543,645. ...
$2,460
1878 $20 MS61 NGC. Mintage 543,645. ...
$2,520
1878 $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (166/1653). NGC Census: (86/1518). CDN: $1,833 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5...
$1,980
1878 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,300
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-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
1882 $20 MS
Worth: $40,000 – $264,000
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