The Liberty Gold Double Eagle was the original design in the $20 gold coin series in the United States. First issued in 1850, this coin was produced until 1907, outlasting the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. The $20 Liberty Double Eagles available here were first struck in 1861, just before the onset of the US Civil War. Today, certified 1861-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with a PCGS plastic slab!
• 12th issue of Liberty Double Eagles!
• Declared mintage of 768,000 coins at San Francisco!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $20 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded About Uncirculated 58 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• On the obverse is Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.
• Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

These 1861-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are in AU58 condition, placing them at the top of the About Uncirculated range. Coins in this grade show minimal friction on the highest points and often retain their full mint luster, making them highly collectible.

Obverse

The obverse of the 1861-S Liberty Gold Double Eagle features a portrait of Lady Liberty. This left-facing bust is inspired by Greco-Roman designs and shows Liberty wearing a coronet crown, encircled by 13 stars.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1861-S $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin depicts the Great Seal of the United States. This intricate design features a bald eagle holding the US national shield, with arrows of war and an olive branch of peace in its talons.

History

The 1861 release of the $20 Liberty Double Eagles marked a significant moment in the coin’s history. The start of the US Civil War in 1861 led to changes in gold coin production, with the San Francisco Mint becoming the primary production site from 1862-1865. During the Civil War, the Philadelphia Mint would issue relatively nominal numbers of coins while the New Orleans Mint had come under Confederate control during the war and did not produce any coins.

Ordering

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