The gold coins of the US Eagle Series were available in four denominations, with three of those four available from 1795 to 1933. However, the Gold Double Eagles, with a face value of $20 (USD), were only available from 1849 to 1933. While the other denominations saw at least four different designs, the Double Eagle only featured two during its history of production. Today, Pre-33 Gold $20 Liberty Double Eagles are available to you online at Silver.com.
Coin Highlights:
- Available to ship to you in protective flips!
- Coins offered here are dated 1850 to 1899!
- Comes in Extremely Fine or better condition!
- Consists of .9675 Troy ounces of actual gold content.
- The face value of $20 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- On the obverse is a portrait of Liberty.
- The reverse field features the Great Seal of the United States.
- Please keep in mind that you may get coins with matching dates and designs, as well as visual conditions, when buying more than one.
From 1849 to 1907, the US Mint featured James B. Longacre’s depiction of Liberty on the Gold $20 Double Eagle. Longacre was the 4th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, serving in that post from 1844 until his death. In addition to the Liberty Head Double Eagle design, he is credited with the famous Indian Head Cent and Shield Nickel designs for the US Mint.
All of these Pre-33 Gold $20 Liberty Double Eagles are available to you in Extremely Fine or better condition. This is a generic term roughly equivalent to a grade from 40 to 45 on the Sheldon numeric scale. Coins in this range have light wear patterns present only on the high points of relief on the design. Additionally, some traces of mint luster are possible.
Silver.com offers these coins to you with the potential for random dates. However, that range is confined to 1850 to 1899. During this time, the US Mint went through three variations of the reverse design element. We do not guarantee a particular date or design in advance. All items are chosen at random after your payment clears and we would like you to note that it is possible to receive matching specimens if you buy more than one.
On the obverse of Pre-33 Gold Liberty Double Eagles, you will find the left-profile bust of Liberty. She is featured with a ring of 13 stars and wears a coronet crown. The reverse side of the Pre-33 Gold $20 Double Eagle features the Great Seal of the United States at the center. This is accompanied by a ring of 13 stars overhead, the nation of issue, and the face value. In this series, coins dated 1849 to 1866 do not have the national motto of IN GOD WE TRUST. From 1866 to 1907, all coins have the national motto. Additionally, in 1876, the US Mint changed the face value engraving from TWENTY D to TWENTY DOLLARS.
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