$20 Liberty Head Double Eagles
Minted between 1849 and 1907, the $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle was, at the time, the largest denomination of all U.S. regular issue coins. A couple strikes are especially notable: The 1849 was a unique pattern coin and now has a home in the Smithosonian musem. In 1861, Anthony C. Paquet introduced a modified design for the coin's reverse. The design was, however, quickly reverted to the original. Consequently, coins bearing this particular strike are extremely rare.
$20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Facts:
Designer: James B. Longacre Weight: 33.436 grams Diameter: 34 mm
Composition: .900 gold, .100 copper Net Weight: .96750 oz. pure gold
Mints: Carson City, Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Franciso
Years Minted: 1849-1907
Top 3 Key Dates: 1854O, 1856O, 1870CC
Mintmark Location: On reverse, below eagle
Designer: James B. Longacre Weight: 33.436 grams Diameter: 34 mm
Composition: .900 gold, .100 copper Net Weight: .96750 oz. pure gold
Mints: Carson City, Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Franciso
Years Minted: 1849-1907
Top 3 Key Dates: 1854O, 1856O, 1870CC
Mintmark Location: On reverse, below eagle
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