1852 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF-45 NGC

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In 1852, the Philadelphia Mint produced a significant run of twenty-dollar gold coins, striking over two million of these impressive pieces. Lacking any mint mark, which is the signature characteristic of Philadelphia coinage from this era, these heavy gold coins represent a fascinating moment in the story of American currency. Each coin was struck with a metal purity of 90 percent gold, containing just under one troy ounce of the precious metal. This specific specimen has been certified in Extremely Fine 45 (XF-45) condition, preserving the details of its mid-nineteenth-century design. The obverse prominently displays the classic Liberty profile alongside the clearly legible year of 1852, offering a direct window into the pre-1933 era of United States coinage.