The San Francisco Mint played a key role in producing the $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle coin, striking it every year from 1854 to 1907 except for 1886. These coins were minted in response to the gold rush in California and are now popular with collectors. Right now, Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins with the Type II reverse from the San Francisco Mint are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coin ships in a protective plastic flip!
• Features the Type II reverse design only!
• Struck by the San Francisco Mint!
• Available dates range from 1866 to 1876!
• Extremely Fine (XF) condition!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Face value of $20 (USD), backed by the United States.
• Obverse displays Lady Liberty.
• Reverse includes the Great Seal of the United States.
• Features the S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.
• Please note: Specific years cannot be guaranteed in advance.

Each Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle available in this listing is in Extremely Fine condition, meaning there is only light wear on the highest points of the coin and some mint luster may remain. These coins are chosen randomly from the available dates between 1866 and 1876, and we cannot guarantee a specific year.

Obverse

On the obverse side of the $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle is Lady Liberty. She is depicted in a left-facing profile wearing a coronet with the word Liberty inscribed. The portrait is surrounded by 13 stars, with the year of issue appearing below the image.

Reverse

The reverse side of Pre-33 $20 Liberty Double Eagle coins displays the Great Seal of the United States. This design shows a bald eagle holding a national shield on its chest, arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in the other. Above the eagle, 13 stars surround the motto In God We Trust, a signature feature of the Type II reverse design used from 1866 to 1876.

History

After the Civil War, the motto In God We Trust was added to U.S. coinage in an effort to unify the nation. The Type II reverse was used exclusively for coins minted from 1866 to 1876 before a new reverse was introduced in 1877.

Ordering

For questions about gold coins, BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272. You can also chat with us online or send us an email.