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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:
9916
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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:
1872-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
780,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8965
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Coin Value History
1872-S $20 MS
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1872-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$89,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $74,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $28,500 – $540,000
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Worth: $4,280 – $252,000
1872-S $20 MS62 NGC. ...
$11,285
1872-S $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$67,100
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,392
1872-S $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $5,001.44 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 780,000. ...
$5,124
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$6,000
1872-S $20 AU55 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $4,383.60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 780,000....
$5,368
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CMQ.
$4,440
1872-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$28,800
1872-S $20 MS60 PCGS....
$3,500
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,920
1872-S $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (287/1073). PCGS Population: (186/439). AU53. Mintage 780,000. ...
$1,440
1872-S $20 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (28/1283). PCGS Population (38/585). Mintage: 780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,410
$1,696
1872-S $20 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1251). PCGS Population (7/566). Mintage: 780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$1,840
$1,552
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$15,000
1872-S $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$58,800
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,560
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,000
1872-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$4,800
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