1870-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle AU-58 NGC

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In 1870, the San Francisco Mint struck 982,000 of these impressive twenty dollar gold coins. Bearing the 'S' mint mark, each piece was struck from 0.900 fine gold, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal. These substantial coins served as a backbone of high-value commerce during a dynamic era in American history. This specific specimen has survived in an exceptional state of preservation, certified by professional graders at the About Uncirculated 58 level. At this grade, the coin retains much of its original luster and shows only the slightest traces of wear on its highest design elements. The obverse features the classic Liberty head design, with the date 1870 clearly visible beneath her portrait.