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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:
72393
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
Type 1, No Motto
Variety 2:
1849-1866
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Double Eagle
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8900
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Coin Value History
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
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Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$156,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,372 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,700 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $4,264 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,372 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,272 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,684 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,272 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,272 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,372 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,272 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,584 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,700 – $150,000
1855 $20 MS
Worth: $4,272 – $240,000
1851 $20 AU50 PCGS. CDN: $4,046.63 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,087,155. ...
$4,392
1852 $20 AU53 NGC. CDN: $4,205.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,053,026. ...
$4,302
1852 $20 AU55 NGC. CDN: $4,325.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,053,026. ...
$4,405
1853 $20 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $4,725.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,261,326. ...
$4,636
1854 $20 Small Date XF45 NGC. CAC. CAC: 35 in 45, 102 finer (7/26). CDN: $3,979.87 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage ...
$4,514
1863-S $20 XF40 NGC. CDN: $4,311.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 966,570. ...
$4,514
1855-S $20 Faint S, Variety 14B, MS61 NGC. ...
$6,405
1857-S $20 Spiked Shield, Variety 20A, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,200
1853 $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$15,250
1852 $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$31,720
1861 $20 MS65+ PCGS. ...
$123,830
1851 $20 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 35, 1123 finer (7/26). CDN: $4,022.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,0...
$4,270
1852 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 60, 149 finer (5/26). CDN: $4,960.10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 2,05...
$4,636
1857-S $20 Bold S, Variety 20B, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$37,820
1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,904
1861-S $20 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 30, 812 finer (3/26). CDN: $4,294.02 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 768,000....
$4,880
1857-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-67 (NGC).
$72,000
1864 $20 VF25 NGC. CAC....
$5,040
1850 $20 PCGS Good-06
$2,700
1851-O $20 VF20 PCGS. Variety 3. ...
$2,520
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