1874-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-60 NGC
Numismatic
1874-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-60 NGC
This impressive twenty dollar gold piece, struck in 1874 at the San Francisco Mint, represents a fascinating era of American coinage. With a gold purity of 0.900 and containing 0.9675 troy ounces of precious metal, this coin is a substantial survivor from the post-Civil War period. The San Francisco origin is marked by the letter S, denoting its production in a city deeply tied to the gold rushes of the West. On the obverse, the classic profile of Liberty is surrounded by stars, with the date 1874 clearly visible. The reverse features the powerful heraldic eagle design, accompanied by the national mottoes including "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the denomination written as "TWENTY D." This particular specimen has been certified in Mint State 60 (MS-60) condition. Finding a coin of this age and denomination that has avoided the wear of circulation offers a remarkable window into the past, preserving the original details of the engraver's art just as it emerged from the coining press.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1874 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-60 (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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