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20 Dollars Liberty Head - Double Eagle, With motto
| Gold (.900) (.100 copper) | 33.436 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1876 |
| Value | 20 Dollars (20 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 33.436 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with Union shield holding 3 arrows and an olive branch, 13 stars, rays and motto above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
E PLURIBUS UNUM
CC
TWENTY D.
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 516 grains.1866S
1873
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liberty Head Double Eagle coin is that it was designed by James B. Longacre, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. The coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse side and an eagle on the reverse side. The coin was minted from 1866 to 1876 and was made of gold (0.900) and copper (0.100), weighing 33.436 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during its time and was widely used in transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 S | 842250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 S | 920750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 S | 837500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 S | 686750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 CC | 3789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 S | 982000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 CC | 17387 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 S | 928000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 CC | 26900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 CC | 22410 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 1040600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 CC | 115085 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 S | 1214000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 CC | 111151 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 S | 1230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 CC | 138441 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 S | 1597000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, With motto) 1866-1876 coin.
