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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:
9934
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
1881-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
727,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8995
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Coin Value History
1881-S $20 MS
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1881-S $20 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 3, With Motto, 1877-1907 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,872 – $300,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,022 – $66,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $47,500
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $95,000
1879-CC $20 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1879-O $20 MS
Worth: $38,000 – $300,000
1879-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,872 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1882 $20 MS
Worth: $40,000 – $264,000
1881-S $20 MS63+ PCGS. ...
$18,910
1881-S $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1881-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,360
1881-S $20 MS60 NGC. Mintage 727,000. ...
$3,120
1881-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$60,000
1881-S $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 727,000. ...
$2,760
1881-S $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS green label mislabeled as Silver $1. PCGS Population: (142/1075). NGC Census: (88/687). CDN: $2,...
$2,400
1881-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Unc Details--Residue (PCGS).
$2,040
$1,755
1881-S $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/618). NGC Census: (11/661). Mintage: 727,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,725
$1,495
$1,265
$1,035
1881-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$15,600
1881-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$6,600
1881-S $20 MS61 PCGS....
$2,880
1881-S $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (91/339). PCGS Population: (97/727). CDN: $1,975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 727...
$2,400
1881-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (248/438). PCGS Population: (232/840). CDN: $1,973.92.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$2,640
1881-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (88/679). PCGS Population: (138/1058). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 7...
$2,100
$1,840
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