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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:
9918
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-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,040,600
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8969
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $20,500 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1875s-20-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,342 – $650,000
1866 $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,374 – $150,000
1866-S $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,349 – $26,400
1867 $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $30,000
1867-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $156,000
1868 $20 MS
Worth: $4,442 – $81,600
1868-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $81,600
1869 $20 MS
Worth: $4,342 – $300,000
1869-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $76,800
1870 $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $52,000
1870-CC $20 MS
Worth: $280,000 – $2,160,000
1870-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $57,500
1871 $20 MS
Worth: $4,399 – $90,000
1871-CC $20 MS
Worth: $28,500 – $540,000
1871-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,349 – $252,000
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. ...
$9,150
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,514
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. CDN: $4,947.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$5,124
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. CAC....
$4,920
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$3,420
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS....
$20,400
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-58 (NGC).
$3,360
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$3,120
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,160
1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (168/1997). PCGS Population: (191/1320). CDN: $2,037.87.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$2,101
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (268/1498). NGC Census: (211/2136). CDN: $1,866.24.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,928
1873-S $20 Closed 3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1628). PCGS Population (9/754). Mintage: 1,040,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$1,552
1873-S $20
$340
1873-S $20
$330
1873-S $20
$2,970
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$10,370
1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$2,470
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC....
$4,200
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. MS-60 (PCGS).
$3,240
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$2,640
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