coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1857 \ New Orleans
The 1857 $20 Liberty Gold coin, Type 1, was minted in New Orleans and is part of the Liberty Head series, which features a portrait of Lady Liberty. The Type 1 design was produced from 1849 to 1866 and is characterized by a larger, more detailed depiction of Liberty. The coin contains .9675 troy ounces of gold and is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and relatively low mintage compared to other issues in the series. Its value is influenced by factors such as rarity, condition, and demand in the numismatic market.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1857-O $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1857 | New Orleans |