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$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head Type II - Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year, 1866-1876)

denomination
$20
Actual Weight
0.9675 troy oz
thickness
2.41 mm
year
Pre-1933
diameter
34 mm
Gross Weight
33.436 grams
condition
Almost Uncirculated
Mint/Brand
US Mint
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Own a tangible piece of Reconstruction-era America with the $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Type II, struck in .900 fine gold between 1866 and 1876. This iconic gold coin features the renowned James B. Longacre Liberty Head design and contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. Graded in Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition, each coin retains much of its original detail and luster, offering excellent value for collectors and investors alike.

The Type II Double Eagle marked a historic turning point in U.S. coinage, introducing the national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST to the reverse—added after the Civil War as a reflection of the nation’s spiritual resilience. These coins were produced at several U.S. Mints, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Carson City, and remained in circulation until the design was modified again in 1877.

Whether you're building a pre-1933 gold collection or seeking an investment with deep historical roots, the Type II $20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle offers both bullion value and numismatic significance.

Specifications:
  • Gold Content: 0.9675 troy oz of .900 fine gold
  • Condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU)
  • Face Value: $20 USD (legal tender at the time of issue)
  • Minted by: Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Carson City
  • Obverse: Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed “LIBERTY,” surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies, with the date of mintage below.
  • Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows; “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears above the eagle within a circle of stars. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS
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