coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1897 \ Philadelphia
The 1897 $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as Type 3, is a notable example of U.S. gold coinage. It features a design with the head of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. Minted in Philadelphia, this coin is part of the Liberty Head series, which was produced from 1849 to 1907. The Type 3 designation refers to the design modifications made in 1877 that resulted in a more refined depiction of Liberty and changes in the positioning of the inscription. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance and gold content.