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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:
9896
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
636,445
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8928
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Coin Value History
1859-S $20 MS
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1859-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $108,000 | $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]
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1849 $20 MS
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Worth: $4,708 – $110,000
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Worth: $4,267 – $550,000
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Worth: $4,380 – $120,000
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Worth: $4,280 – $280,000
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Worth: $4,710 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,280 – $216,000
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Worth: $4,280 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,380 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,280 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,610 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
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Worth: $4,708 – $150,000
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$5,612
1859-S $20 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 34 in 45, 129 finer (3/26). CDN: $5,095.90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 636,445....
$5,124
1859-S $20 MS61 NGC. ...
$10,370
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$108,000
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (ICG).
$4,080
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$4,080
1859-S $20 AU58 NGC. CAC....
$6,300
1859-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$18,000
1859-S $20 MS60 PCGS....
$6,900
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (NGC).
$2,520
1859-S $20 XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,424
1859-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,800
1859-S $20 Poor 1 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
1859-S $20 VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,880
1859-S $20 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/648). PCGS Population (1/443). Mintage: 636,445. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,725
1859-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/611). PCGS Population (0/423). Mintage: 636,445. Numismedia...
$1,265
1859-S $20 AU55 NGC. ...
$7,930
1859-S $20 XF45 PCGS. Ex: Brother Jonathan 81. CDN: $4,066.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 636,445. Ex: S....
$5,400
1859-S $20 MS61 PCGS....
$9,605
1859-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$99,000
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