This gold coin contains 0.968 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin (Almost Uncirculated) is $2579.90 based on today's gold spot price.
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Design and Specifications
The $20 Liberty Double Eagle, minted from 1849 to 1907, is one of the most iconic gold coins in American numismatic history. Its design by James B. Longacre features Lady Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse.
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Weight: 33.436 grams
- Gold Content: 0.9675 troy ounces
Mint Marks and Varieties
The $20 Liberty Double Eagle was minted at several U.S. Mint locations, each identified by a mint mark. These mint marks can be found on the reverse side of the coin, just above the denomination.
- Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- New Orleans (O)
- San Francisco (S)
- Carson City (CC)
- Denver (D)
Various Grades and Values
Grade |
Value |
Good (G) |
$1,600 - $1,800 |
Fine (F) |
$1,800 - $2,000 |
Extremely Fine (XF) |
$2,200 - $2,400 |
About Uncirculated (AU) |
$2,400 - $2,800 |
Brilliant Uncirculated (MS) |
$2,800 and up |
Note: Values are approximate and can vary based on market conditions and specific coin characteristics.
Collectible Varieties
Certain mintage years and mint marks make specific $20 Liberty Double Eagles more valuable to collectors:
- 1856-O: $100,000 - $300,000
- 1870-CC: $400,000 - $800,000
- 1881: $3,000 - $5,000
- 1891-CC: $7,000 - $9,000
- 1893-CC: $10,000 - $15,000
$20 Liberty Double Eagle About Uncirculated Auctions
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Additional $20 Liberty Double Eagle (AU) Specifications