1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Open 3 MS-61 PCGS CAC

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In 1873, the Philadelphia Mint produced a remarkable run of gold coins, including the twenty dollar denomination known as the Liberty Gold Double Eagle. This specific issue contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold, struck with a purity of 0.900. It stands out in numismatic circles due to its design variety, specifically identified as the Open 3 variety, which refers to the spacing and shape of the final digit in the date on the obverse. With a total mintage of 1,709,800 pieces, this Philadelphia issue does not bear a mintmark. The coin has survived the decades in exceptional condition, graded as Mint State 61 (MS-61) and verified by for its quality. It represents a fascinating era of American gold coinage, showcasing the classic Liberty design that defined the nation's high-value currency in the late nineteenth century.