coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1851
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Type 1 double eagle, was first minted in 1849 and continued until 1907. The 1851 version features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, with a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold and is recognized for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal among collectors and investors. The Type 1 design is characterized by the absence of the motto "In God We Trust," which was later added to the Type 2 design.
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1851 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1851 | Philadelphia |
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1851-O $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1851 | New Orleans |