coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1853
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Type 1 Liberty Head, was issued by the United States Mint from 1849 to 1907. Struck in .9670 pure gold, this coin features the iconic Liberty Head design by engraver James B. Longacre on the obverse and a majestic spread-winged eagle on the reverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The 1853 edition is particularly noted for its historical significance and is sought after by collectors for its aesthetic appeal and gold content.