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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:
9788
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
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 #:
8908
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Coin Value History
1853 $20 MS
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1853 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$259,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $216,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1854s-20-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,234 – $130,000
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,334 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,658 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $4,239 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,334 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,234 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,710 – $375,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,234 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,334 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,234 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,610 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,658 – $150,000
1855 $20 MS
Worth: $4,234 – $240,000
1853 $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,612
1853 $20 AU55 NGC. CDN: $4,391.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,261,326. ...
$4,636
1853 $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Repunched Date. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$4,680
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,080
1853 $20 MS61 NGC....
$9,000
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$4,320
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$26,400
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$5,280
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,880
1853 $20 XF45 NGC. Mintage 1,261,326. ...
$2,880
1853 $20 PCGS/CAC Good-04
$2,525
1853 $20 VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1853 Liberty Double Eagle. VF-25 (NGC).
$1,645
1853 $20 MS65 NGC. ...
$152,750
1853 $20 PCGS VF30
$1,070
$66,700
1853 $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$4,200
1853 $20 AU55 NGC. CDN: $4,341.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,261,326. ...
$4,320
1853 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (NGC).
$10,800
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