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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:
9791
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
1855
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
364,666
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8914
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Coin Value History
1855 $20 MS
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1855 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $240,000 | $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: $4,228 – $130,000
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,328 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,650 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $4,210 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,328 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,228 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,710 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,228 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,228 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,328 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,228 – $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: $4,650 – $150,000
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,270
1855 $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$5,124
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$4,560
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,840
1855 $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$26,400
1855 $20 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$60,000
1855 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (63/253). Mintage 364,666. ...
$3,720
1855 $20 AU55 NGC....
$4,080
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$10,200
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$9,000
1855 $20 XF40 NGC. ...
$1,861
$126,500
1855 $20
$380
1855 $20 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 63 in 45, 368 finer (7/26). CDN: $4,002.88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 364,666. ...
$4,148
1855 $20 AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,856
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Gouged (PCGS).
$2,400
1855 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,840
1855 $20 MS62+ NGC....
$21,600
1855 $20 MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$55,200
1855 $20 AU53 NGC....
$4,080
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