1851-O $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-53 NGC
Numismatic
1851-O $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-53 NGC
In 1851, the United States Mint branch in New Orleans struck a limited run of 315,000 double eagle gold coins. This twenty-dollar coin, composed of 0.900 fine gold with a gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces, represents a fascinating era of American currency production. It belongs to the celebrated Liberty Gold Double Eagle series, which captured the spirit of a growing nation. This specific coin has been graded in About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53) condition, preserving the intricate details of its mid-nineteenth-century design. The obverse features the year 1851, while the reverse bears the distinctive 'O' mint mark, indicating its origin from the historic southern minting facility. The inscriptions on the coin include 'UNITED STATES' and the denomination 'TWENTY D.'.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1851 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 20 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.9675 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
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