$20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin

Description

Following the discovery of vast quantities of gold in California, the Treasury Department created the largest face value coin ever issued by the United States--a new $20 denomination called the Double Eagle. Only 2 examples are known dated 1849, with one in the Smithsonian Institution. The Liberty Head design was issued for circulation from 1850 through 1907. You will receive coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark), San Francisco Mint (“S” mint mark), New Orleans Mint (“O” mint mark), and/or the Denver Mint (“D mint mark); the mint mark is located below the eagle’s tail. Each Liberty Head Double Eagle contains 1.075 troy oz. of .900 fine gold (net weight of .9074 troy oz. of pure gold).

A note about the grades: Select circulated coins will grade Extremely Fine or better, with gentle even wear. Mint State 63 and 64 coins are in certified holders graded by either PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation); an MS-63 coin is strictly uncirculated with nice luster and choice surfaces; an MS-64 coin is brilliant uncirculated with near-gem surfaces and minimal contact marks.