1858-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF-45 PCGS
Numismatic
1858-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF-45 PCGS
In 1858, the San Francisco Mint struck this impressive twenty dollar gold coin, marked with the distinctive 'S' mint mark. This issue represents an early chapter in the history of the branch mint, which was established to process the massive influx of precious metal during the California gold rush. With a total mintage of 846,710 pieces, these substantial coins circulated heavily as the backbone of high-value commerce. The obverse features the classic Liberty design, surrounded by stars and dated 1858 at the base. On the reverse, the coin displays the proud heraldic eagle, flanked by the inscriptions 'STATES OF AMERICA' and 'TWENTY D.', representing its face value. Struck from 0.900 fine gold, each coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold, making it a heavy and tactile piece of nineteenth-century American currency.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1858 |
| Grade | PCGS |
| 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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