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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:
9808
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
80,120
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8960
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Coin Value History
1871 $20 MS
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1871 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $4,305 – $150,000
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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: $4,322 – $81,600
1868-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $81,600
1869 $20 MS
Worth: $4,222 – $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-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
1871 $20 AU55 NGC. ...
$6,100
1871 $20 AU58 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1871 $20 MS61 PCGS. ...
$12,226
1871 $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$23,790
1871 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CMQ-X.
$75,000
1871 $20 AU53 PCGS....
$4,800
1871 $20 MS60 NGC....
$8,100
1871 $20 AU50 NGC....
$4,080
1871 $20 XF45 PCGS. With an average survivor rating VF or XF, the 1871 double eagle is scarce in all circulated grades and ...
$3,480
1871-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Extremely Fine, Cleaned (Uncertified).
$1,992
1871 $20 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/206). NGC Census: (1/280). CDN: $1,415 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. M...
$1,560
1871 Liberty Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$44,062
1871 $20 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (4/237). PCGS Population (22/116). Mintage: 80,150. Numismed...
$1,645
1871 $20 --Obverse Scratched--VF20 NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/136). Mintage: 80,150. Numisme...
$1,265
1871 $20 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/122). Mintage: 80,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$1,265
1871 $20 VF25 ANACS. Well worn with scattered abrasions ...
$322
1871 $20 AU55 NGC....
$6,030
1871 $20 AU58 PCGS....
$7,243
1871 $20 MS61 PCGS....
$13,200
1871 $20 MS62 NGC....
$19,200
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