coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1861 \ San Francisco
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head double eagle, was produced by the United States Mint from 1849 to 1907. The Type 1 variety, minted in 1861 at the San Francisco Mint, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing the image of Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 33.44 grams and with a diameter of 34 mm. The 1861 San Francisco issue is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1861-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1861 | San Francisco |