1861-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle XF Details (Cleaned)

0.9675 troy oz .900 1861 Extra Fine

Struck during a pivotal year in American history, this 1861 double eagle gold piece represents the early output of the San Francisco Mint. With a total mintage of 768,000 pieces, each coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold, alloyed to a purity of 0.900. This issue is a classic example of pre-1933 United States coinage, carrying both historical weight and a substantial physical presence. The obverse showcases a left-facing portrait of Liberty, her hair bound by a band inscribed with the word LIBERTY, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. On the reverse, designer James B. Longacre placed a detailed heraldic eagle bearing a shield upon its chest. Thirteen stars form an arc above the eagle, with the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the twenty-dollar denomination framing the central design. This specific coin is graded as having Extra Fine details, though it shows signs of past cleaning.

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1861
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