1861-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-58 PCGS
Numismatic
1861-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-58 PCGS
In 1861, the San Francisco Mint struck a limited run of 748,750 gold double eagles, each carrying a face value of twenty dollars. This particular coin survives today in an impressive state of preservation, graded as Almost Uncirculated 58. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, it represents a significant era of American coinage, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic Coronet Head design, depicting Liberty with her hair secured by a band inscribed with her name. The year 1861 is clearly struck below her portrait. On the reverse, the coin displays the traditional heraldic eagle, surrounded by the country name and the denomination abbreviated as twenty dollars. The distinctive 'S' mint mark is visible, identifying its origin from the historic California minting facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Almost Unc - 58 (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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