coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1852 \ Philadelphia
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head double eagle, was minted in the United States from 1849 to 1907. The Type 1 version, produced from 1849 to 1856, features a design by Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, depicting a left-facing image of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. The 1852 Philadelphia mint issue of this coin showcases the quality struck at one of the earliest U.S. mints. Collectors often seek these coins for their gold content, historical significance, and numismatic value.