1885-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-64 PCGS
Numismatic
1885-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-64 PCGS
In 1885, the San Francisco Mint struck 683,500 gold double eagles, each carrying a face value of twenty dollars. These massive gold pieces served as a backbone of commerce in the late nineteenth century, minted from a composition that is 90 percent gold and contains 0.9675 troy ounces of the precious metal. The San Francisco origin is marked by the letter S on the reverse side of the coin. This specific specimen survives in an extraordinary state of preservation, certified at the high grade of Mint State 64. To find a coin of this size and era with so little wear from circulation offers a rare glimpse into the United States monetary system during a period of rapid western expansion. The obverse displays the date of 1885 beneath the classic representation of Liberty.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1885 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-64 (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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