coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1851 \ New Orleans
The $20 Liberty Gold, also known as the Liberty Head double eagle, was minted from 1849 until 1907. The Type 1 variant, produced in 1851 at the New Orleans Mint, features a design by James B. Longacre, showcasing Liberty in a coronet on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams (1.075 ounces) and measuring 34 mm in diameter. It is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
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1851-O $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1851 | New Orleans |