The $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin is recognized as the largest denomination of gold coin ever minted by the United States Mint. Designed by James B. Longacre in 1849, this coin entered circulation in 1850 and was embraced by the public. The Double Eagle primarily served as a medium for transactions between banks and merchants both within the United States and internationally. Currently, 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic flip!
• 29th release of $20 Double Eagle Coins!
• Final mintage of 1,739,000 coins at San Francisco!
• Limited availability of AU 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.
• On the obverse is a portrait of Liberty.
• The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.
• S Mint mark.

All of the 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins available from BGASC are offered in About Uncirculated condition. An AU grade indicates that the coins typically show medium to nearly full mint luster, with only minimal wear on the highest points or just faint signs of friction on the elevated details.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1878-S Liberty Double Eagle Coins, you will find Longacres depiction of Lady Liberty. This left-profile bust features Liberty adorned with a coronet crown and surrounded by a ring of 13 stars. The date of the coin is situated at the bottom of the field.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Coin showcases the Great Seal of the United States, distinguishing these coins as Type III specimens, which incorporate the third design iteration. Alongside the bald eagle, national shield, arrows of war, and an olive branch, the coins prominently feature the TWENTY DOLLARS engraving for the denomination.

History

Following the American Civil War, gold production in the United States Mint was predominantly centered at the Carson City Mint and the San Francisco Mint. In 1878, the San Francisco Mint struck an impressive 1.739 million coins, far exceeding the Philadelphia Mints production of 543,625 coins. The Carson City Mint contributed an additional 13,180 coins to the overall total.

Ordering

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