1866-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle w/Motto XF-45 NGC
Numismatic
1866-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle w/Motto XF-45 NGC
In 1866, the San Francisco Mint struck 842,250 of these impressive twenty-dollar gold pieces. This specific issue represents a significant moment in United States coinage, as it features the addition of the national motto on the reverse design, distinguishing it from earlier versions of the Liberty double eagle. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, each coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. This particular specimen has survived the decades in an extremely fine state of preservation, having been officially graded as XF-45 by independent numismatic experts.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1866 |
| 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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