coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 \ 1868 \ San Francisco
The 1868 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, known as Type 2, was minted in San Francisco during the era of the gold standard in the United States. It features the iconic Liberty head design by Christian Gobrecht, with "LIBERTY" inscribed on the headband and the year of minting on the obverse. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield, surrounded by 13 stars, symbolizing the original colonies. This coin contains approximately 0.9675 troy ounces of gold and is highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance and gold content.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1868-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 | 1868 | San Francisco |