VF $20 LIBERTY GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE

General Overview
• The $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle was first introduced in 1850, following the California Gold Rush, and became the U.S. Mint’s inaugural coin of this high denomination.
• Composed of nearly one full ounce of gold, it offers both historic value and investment potential.
• Available in Very Fine (VF) condition, these coins show moderate wear from circulation but retain clear details and ship in protective plastic flips or tubes.

Coin Highlights
• Mintage: U.S. Mint (1850–1907)
• Contains: .9675 Troy Ounces of .900 fine gold
• Condition: Very Fine (VF)
• Face Value: $20 (USD)
• Packaging: Ships in plastic flips; multiples of 10–20 ship in tubes
• Design: Features Lady Liberty on the obverse; Great Seal of the U.S. on the reverse
• Security: U.S. government-issued legal tender

Design Details
Obverse:
• Features a classical portrait of Lady Liberty inspired by Greco-Roman effigies, wearing a crown inscribed with “LIBERTY”
• Designed by James B. Longacre, framed by thirteen stars to honor the original colonies
• Often referred to as the “Liberty Head” or “Coronet” Double Eagle
Reverse:
• Displays the Great Seal of the United States, with a bald eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch
• Includes a shield on the eagle’s chest and inscriptions reflecting the coin’s face value
• Inscriptions and design details vary by type (Type I, II, III), with changes such as the addition of “IN GOD WE TRUST” in 1866 and denomination style updates in 1877

Specifications
• Year: Random (1850–1907)
• Mint Mark: Varies
• Purity: .900
• Manufacturer: U.S. Mint
• Thickness: 2.41 mm
• Diameter: 34 mm
• Denomination: $20 (USD)
• Condition: Very Fine
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Series: Liberty Gold Double Eagle
• CoA: No
• Capsule Size: 34 mm
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
• Metal Weight: .9675 Troy Ounce
• Face Value: $20 (USD)
• Issuing Country: United States