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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:
72393
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:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type 1, No Motto
Variety 2:
1849-1866
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8900
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
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Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$156,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,248 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $4,140 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,248 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,148 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,560 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,148 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,148 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,248 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,148 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,460 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $600,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,600 – $150,000
1855 $20 MS
Worth: $4,148 – $240,000
1857-S $20 AU50 NGC. CAC. Ex: Granite Lady Hoard. CAC: 21 in 50, 178 finer (1/26). CDN: $4,583.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$5,490
1853 $20 AU55 NGC. CDN: $4,391.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,261,326. ...
$4,636
1863 $20 AU53 NGC. ...
$9,150
1863 $20 MS61 NGC. ...
$26,840
1864 $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$18,300
1851-O $20 XF45 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$5,734
1853 $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1857-S $20 MS65 PCGS. ...
$11,895
1857-S $20 MS63 NGC. 20A Spiked Shield. ...
$7,320
1857-S $20 Spiked Shield, Variety 20A, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,980
1852 $20 XF40 NGC. CDN: $4,291.68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,053,026. ...
$4,200
1864-S $20 MS60 PCGS....
$6,300
1857-S $20 MS66 NGC. Variety 20a, Spiked Shield....
$22,860
1850 $20 VF30 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (72/1356). Mintage 1,170,261....
$4,080
1854 $20 Large Date VF35 NGC....
$3,840
1857-S $20 Bold S, Variety 20B, MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$132,000
1864 $20 VF25 NGC. CAC....
$5,040
1852 PCGS UNC details/cleaned
$3,068
1850 $20 PCGS Good-06
$2,700
1851-O $20 VF20 PCGS. Variety 3. ...
$2,520
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