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1853/'2' $20 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.75%
$4,209.98
1853/'2' $20  MS
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A die variety of the 1853 doubled eagle with the 3 in the date is punched over another digit. Researches were convinced this was a 2 for many years, but recent research has cast doubt on this fact, so we now aren't quite certain what digit is under the 3. Regardless, the variety is still interesting and collectible.

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: 9846
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1853
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
Coin Date: 1853/'2'
Denomination: $20
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,261,326
Coinage Type: Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years: 1849-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8909
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1853/'2' $20 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.75%
$4,209.98
GSID:9846 PCGS:8909 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1853/'2' $20 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $48,000 $1,234
MS62 - $34,500 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU58 NGC. ...
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU58 NGC. ...
$6,710
Sold 7/17/2026
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1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. AU-53 (NGC).
1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. AU-53 (NGC).
$3,840
Sold 8/30/2025
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU55 NGC....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU55 NGC....
$4,440
Sold 8/28/2025
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU50 PCGS....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU50 PCGS....
$3,480
Sold 2/28/2025
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 MS61 PCGS....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 MS61 PCGS....
$10,800
Sold 2/27/2025
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 XF45 CACG....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 XF45 CACG....
$3,120
Sold 12/13/2024
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1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$93,000
Sold 8/23/2022
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 MS60 PCGS. ...
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 MS60 PCGS. ...
$11,400
Sold 7/14/2022
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1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. VF Details--Gouged (PCGS).
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$2,040
Sold 11/30/2021
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,645
Sold 8/4/2017
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1853/2 $20 XF40 NGC. FS-301. ...
1853/2 $20 XF40 NGC. FS-301. ...
$2,300
Sold 12/5/2010
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1853/2 $20 VF35 NGC. ...
1853/2 $20 VF35 NGC. ...
$2,012
Sold 10/24/2009
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$9,972
Sold 9/14/2023
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
Sold 1/17/2025
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1853/'2' Liberty Head Double Eagle. FS-301. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. Gold S.S. Central America Label.
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$13,200
Sold 8/27/2025
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1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU50 PCGS. ...
1853/'2' $20 FS-301 AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,320
Sold 1/13/2023
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1853/2 $20 MS61 PCGS....
1853/2 $20 MS61 PCGS....
$12,000
Sold 12/12/2024
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$12,043
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