1869-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-53 NGC
1869-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-53 NGC
In 1869, the San Francisco Mint struck a limited run of 686,750 gold double eagles, each carrying a face value of twenty dollars. Crafted from 0.900 fine gold, this substantial piece contains 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. Today, surviving examples from this era offer a tangible window into the post-Civil War American West, representing a time when hard currency was essential for daily commerce in California. This specific coin has been certified in About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53) condition, indicating it saw only light wear before being preserved. The obverse features the classic Liberty design, dated 1869, while the reverse displays the heraldic eagle along with the "S" mint mark, confirming its origin at the historic San Francisco facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1869 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| 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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