$20 Liberty Double Eagle (AU)

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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