1881-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-61 PCGS
Numismatic
1881-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-61 PCGS
In 1881, the San Francisco Mint struck a significant run of twenty-dollar gold pieces, producing 727,000 of these large coins. Bearing the 'S' mint mark, this issue belongs to the classic Liberty Gold Double Eagle series, representing a time when heavy gold coinage actively circulated in the American economy. Each of these historic pieces is composed of 90 percent gold, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of the precious metal. This specific coin has been certified in Mint State 61 (MS-61) condition, preserving the details of its nineteenth-century design for modern observers to study and appreciate.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1881 |
| Grade | PCGS |
| 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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