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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.25%
$4,256.57
1873-S $20  Closed 3 MS
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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: 9918
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1873
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: Closed 3
Coin Date: 1873-S
Denomination: $20
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 1,040,600
Coinage Type: Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years: 1849-1907
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8969
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Coin Value History
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS
Value By Grade
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.9675 oz +0.25%
$4,256.57
GSID:9918 PCGS:8969 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $24,500 $1,234
MS63 - $20,500 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $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

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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. ...
$9,150
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-55 (NGC).
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,514
Sold 5/27/2026
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. CDN: $4,947.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC. CDN: $4,947.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$5,124
Sold 1/17/2026
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. CAC....
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS. CAC....
$4,920
Sold 10/2/2025
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$3,420
Sold 8/31/2025
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS....
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS....
$20,400
Sold 8/26/2025
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-58 (NGC).
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-58 (NGC).
$3,360
Sold 8/6/2025
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
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$3,120
Sold 4/2/2025
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-53 (PCGS).
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,160
Sold 8/23/2023
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (168/1997). PCGS Population: (191/1320). CDN: $2,037.87.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (168/1997). PCGS Population: (191/1320). CDN: $2,037.87.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$2,101
Sold 7/23/2023
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (268/1498). NGC Census: (211/2136). CDN: $1,866.24.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (268/1498). NGC Census: (211/2136). CDN: $1,866.24.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,928
Sold 12/18/2022
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1628). PCGS Population (9/754). Mintage: 1,040,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1628). PCGS Population (9/754). Mintage: 1,040,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$1,552
Sold 5/31/2011
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1873-S $20
$340
Sold 10/9/2001
Heritage Auctions
1873-S $20
$330
Sold 10/31/2000
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1873-S $20
$2,970
Sold 3/14/1996
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$2,470
Sold 9/4/2024
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC....
1873-S $20 Closed 3 MS61 NGC....
$4,200
Sold 11/13/2025
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1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. MS-60 (PCGS).
1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Close 3. MS-60 (PCGS).
$3,240
Sold 8/13/2025
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1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
1873-S $20 Closed 3 XF40 NGC. Mintage 1,040,600. ...
$2,640
Sold 1/19/2025
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