coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1897
The 1897 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as Type 3, is a significant collectible coin from the United States. This coin features the iconic Liberty head design on the obverse and a detailed eagle on the reverse. As a part of the Liberty series minted from 1849 to 1907, the 1897 issue was made of 90% gold and had a total weight of 33.44 grams. The Type 3 variant specifically refers to the design changes that occurred during the series, distinguished by the placement of the date and star patterns. Due to its historical significance and gold content, it remains popular among collectors and investors.
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1897 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 | 1897 | Philadelphia |
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1897-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 | 1897 | San Francisco |