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1861 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU 53
- 0.9675 oz
- .900
- US Mint
- 1849-1907
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| # | Dealer | Price at qty 1 | Premium | They pay you | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apmex | $5,182.04 | +$1,179.78+29.48% | Not published | View offer |
| 2 |  Bullion Exchanges | Out of stock | — | Not published | Notify me when Bullion Exchanges has this in stock — sign in first |
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A Civil War Year Double Eagle With Light Wear
The 1861 $20 Liberty Head double eagle is a U.S. Mint gold coin containing 0.9675 troy ounces of .900 fine gold, graded About Uncirculated 53 by NGC. AU 53 means the coin shows light wear on its highest points while keeping much of its detail and some original luster. Struck in the year the Civil War began, it belongs to the early No Motto type of the series.
Gold Rush Origins, Civil War Date
Before 1849 the largest U.S. gold coin was the $10 eagle. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill and the California Gold Rush that followed prompted Congress to authorize a $20 coin, and regular production of Chief Engraver James Longacre's Liberty Head double eagle began in January 1850. Coins dated 1861, like this one, predate the 1866 addition of IN GOD WE TRUST. Liberty wears a diadem inscribed LIBERTY, and the reverse eagle bears a shield on its breast and holds arrows and an olive branch, framed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TWENTY D.
Coin Specifications
- Year: 1861 (No Motto type)
- Gold content (AGW): 0.9675 troy oz
- Fineness: .900
- Grade: NGC AU 53
- Face value: $20
- Mint: U.S. Mint
Weighing Offers on an 1861 AU 53
For a dated coin in an About Uncirculated grade, the premium over the spot price of gold depends on how each dealer values the date and the eye appeal of the specific coin. Bullion Hunters brings their published prices and buyback offers into one list. See more 20 dollar gold coin options or browse U.S. gold coins by type.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AU 53 mean on an 1861 double eagle?
AU stands for About Uncirculated. An AU 53 coin has light wear on the high points of the design, such as Liberty's hair and the eagle's wings, but retains most of its detail and part of its original luster.
How do dealers set the price of an 1861 $20 Liberty Head NGC AU 53?
The base is the spot value of 0.9675 oz of gold, and dealers add a collector premium for the Civil War date and the AU 53 grade. Those premiums can differ widely, so compare the published prices before deciding.
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Specifications
- Mint
- US Mint
- Year
- 1849-1907
- Fineness
- .900
- Metal weight
- 0.9675 oz
- Grade
- AU 53
- Face value
- $20
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1861 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU 53Lowest$5,182.04Dealers payNot publishedView offer