1861 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-55 NGC
Numismatic
1861 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-55 NGC
Struck in the year 1861, this twenty dollar gold coin represents a significant era in United States coinage. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, this issue did not carry a mint mark, which was standard practice for the facility at the time. A total of 2,976,453 of these substantial gold pieces were minted, each composed of 90 percent gold and containing 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. This specific coin has been certified in About Uncirculated 55 (AU-55) condition, preserving the intricate details of its classic design. The obverse features the iconic Liberty portrait, while the reverse displays the bold heraldic eagle design. The inscriptions on the coin include the country name, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and the face value, TWENTY D.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| 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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