$20 Liberty Head Gold MS63 (Date Varies)
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- SKU: UPC111367
- Categories: GOLD COINS DOUBLE EAGLE LIBERTY HEAD
The $20 Liberty Head Gold Coin, also known as the Double Eagle, is one of the most iconic U.S. gold coins. It was minted between 1849 and 1907 and is highly valued for both its historical significance and its gold content. Here are some key details about the coin:
- Obverse (Front): Features Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY.' The design is surrounded by 13 stars, representing the original American colonies, and the date of minting appears below.
- Reverse (Back): Depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching an olive branch and arrows. Above the eagle is a banner with the motto 'In God We Trust' (added in 1866), and around the design are the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'TWENTY DOLLARS.'
- Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
- Gold Content: 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold
- Weight: 33.436 grams (1.0750 troy ounces)
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Mint Marks: Depending on where it was minted, it can have a mint mark of 'S' (San Francisco), 'D' (Denver), or no mark for Philadelphia.
There are three distinct types of the Liberty Head Double Eagle:
- Type I (1849–1866): No motto on the reverse.
- Type II (1866–1876): Added 'In God We Trust' on the reverse but had different designs for the eagle's shield.
- Type III (1877–1907): The final version with a more refined design.