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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Shielded eagle with wings outstretched holding arrows and olive branches. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY D. appear around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears below the eagle's tail, above the N in TWENTY.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9786
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,087,155
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8904
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Coin Value History
1851 $20 MS
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1851 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$660,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $456,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1854s-20-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,220 – $130,000
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,320 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,642 – $110,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,320 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,220 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,710 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,220 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,220 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,320 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,220 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,610 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,642 – $150,000
1855 $20 MS
Worth: $4,220 – $240,000
1851 $20 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 35, 1123 finer (7/26). CDN: $4,022.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,0...
$4,270
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-40 (NGC).
$4,636
1851 $20 MS60 NGC. ...
$7,930
1851 $20 MS61 PCGS. ...
$7,625
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$46,800
1851 $20 AU53 NGC. CDN: $4,251.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,087,155. ...
$4,080
1851 $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $4,351.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,087,155. ...
$4,399
1851 $20 AU55 PCGS....
$7,800
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$3,360
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$7,200
1851 $20 MS62 PCGS....
$13,800
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,600
1851 $20 MS64 PCGS....
$38,400
1851 $20 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/1066). NGC Census: (5/1172). CDN: $1,968.36.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage ...
$2,119
1851 $20 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$408,000
1851 $20 VF20 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,762
1851 $20 PCGS VF35
$1,725
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-40 (PCGS).
$4,080
1851 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1851 $20 MS61 NGC. ...
$7,320
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