coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 \ 1870 \ San Francisco
The 1870 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, Type 2, was minted in San Francisco and is part of the Liberty Head series produced from 1849 to 1907. This coin features a distinctive design, with a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, signifying its status as a gold piece. Type 2 coins are characterized by a specific design modification to the eagle, making them a sought-after collectible for numismatists, particularly due to their historical significance and rarity. The 1870 issue is particularly notable as it was produced during a time of significant expansion and economic change in the United States.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1870-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 | 1870 | San Francisco |