1857-O $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-58 PCGS

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In 1857, the New Orleans Mint struck a limited run of twenty-dollar gold coins, producing a mere 30,000 pieces of the Liberty Gold Double Eagle. Bearing the distinctive 'O' mint mark, this heavy coin contains nearly a full ounce of gold, specifically 0.9675 troy ounces of 0.900 fine precious metal. Its survival in high grades is notable, with specimens like this one certified as About Uncirculated 58 (AU-58), offering a remarkably preserved look at mid-nineteenth-century American coinage. The obverse features a classic representation of Liberty, her hair bound, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY' above the 1857 date. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle surrounded by the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'TWENTY D.' This coin represents a fascinating era of southern minting, combining a low mintage with the enduring appeal of the Liberty design.