1855-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF
Numismatic
1855-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF
In 1855, the San Francisco branch of the United States Mint struck a significant run of double eagles, totaling 879,675 pieces. Each of these substantial coins contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold, representing a purity level of 0.900. This issue belongs to the celebrated era of pre-1933 American gold coinage, carrying with it the physical legacy of early western minting. The obverse side presents a left-facing portrait of Liberty. She wears a delicate hair band inscribed with her name, while a ring of thirteen stars surrounds her profile. The year 1855 is positioned at the bottom of the design. On the reverse, a majestic heraldic eagle guards a shield placed over its chest. Above the eagle, another group of thirteen stars forms a circle, which is itself encircled by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination, TWENTY D., is inscribed at the base, completing this classic design by James B. Longacre.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1855 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Extra Fine |
| 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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