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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:
9803
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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:
Motto
Coin Date:
1866
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
698,745
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8949
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Coin Value History
1866 $20 Motto MS
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1866 $20 Motto MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $150,000 | $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 |
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: $4,195 – $650,000
1866-S $20 Motto MS
Worth: $4,280 – $26,400
1867 $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $30,000
1867-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $156,000
1868 $20 MS
Worth: $4,295 – $81,600
1868-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $81,600
1869 $20 MS
Worth: $4,195 – $300,000
1869-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $76,800
1870 $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $52,000
1870-CC $20 MS
Worth: $280,000 – $2,160,000
1870-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $57,500
1871 $20 MS
Worth: $4,330 – $90,000
1871-CC $20 MS
Worth: $28,500 – $540,000
1871-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $252,000
1872 $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $66,000
1866 $20 Motto, Doubled Motto, Misplaced Date, FS-801, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $4,712.48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 698,...
$4,880
1866 $20 Doubled Motto, FS-801, MS60 NGC. CAC. ...
$8,540
1866 $20 Motto AU58 NGC. ...
$5,368
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Misplaced Date. AU-53 (PCGS).
$5,040
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$11,400
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (NGC). OH.
$3,600
1866 $20 Motto AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (62/429). Mintage 698,775. ...
$2,760
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). CMQ.
$22,200
1866 $20 Motto XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/485). NGC Census: (23/566). CDN: $2,088.54.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$2,640
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$10,800
1866 $20 Motto MS63 PCGS. ...
$48,000
1866 $20 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/300). NGC Census: (4/516). Mintage: 698,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$1,939
$96,600
1866 $20 Motto AU55 NGC....
$4,800
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$6,600
1866 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$4,320
1866 $20 Motto AU53 NGC....
$3,120
1866 $20 Motto MS61 PCGS....
$7,800
1866 $20 Motto XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (92/481). PCGS Population: (64/390). CDN: $1,972.30.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mint...
$2,400
1866 $20 Motto AU50 PCGS....
$2,880
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