coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1849 \ Philadelphia
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head Double Eagle, was first minted in 1849 at the Philadelphia Mint. Type 1 of this series features a design by James B. Longacre, showcasing a left-facing bust of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 33.44 grams and containing 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. The series remains popular among collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
