Dollar 20 Liberty Eagle Gold Coin

The largest denomination of united states coin authorized by the mint act of 1792 was the eagle or ten dollar piece.

Dollar 20 liberty eagle gold coin.

Mint from 1907 to 1933. Produced for more than 50 years the 20 liberty gold coin is one that had an extremely high face value for its day. It was designed by mint of the united states chief engraver james b. A double eagle is a gold coin of the united states with a denomination of 20.

The coin is named after its designer augustus saint gaudens and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful u s. Double eagle coins hold the highest gold content of any regularly issued u s. The 1903 us gold 20 liberty is an easily accessible coin in all grades with prooflike examples also abundant. Ngc s coin price guide for liberty head 20 1850 1907.

Certified us gold 20 liberty 1903 ms64 ngc. Permission was granted in 1849 and the 20 gold piece entered circulation in 1850. With an illustrious history dating back to its original minting around the time of the california gold rush in 1849 the us gold double eagle coin has become quite possibly one of the most famous gold coins ever minted by the us government. Time left 2d 20h left.

The most famous gold coin in us history. Gold coin of its time. These gold pieces were produced by the u s. The liberty head double eagle or coronet double eagle is an american twenty dollar gold piece struck as a pattern coin in 1849 and for commerce from 1850 to 1907.

At the time the coin s face value more closely coincided with the spot price of gold but now the inherent value of these coins in gold is far greater than ever before. Or best offer 50 00 shipping. The saint gaudens 20 double eagle is one of the most sought after gold coins on the market today. Even though its mintage is under 300 000 the 1903 us gold 20 liberty was mainly.

The gold double eagle. The california gold rush of 1848 prompted congress to authorize the mintage of the 20 dollar coin.