coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1855
The 1855 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Type 1, was part of the Liberty Head design series minted by the United States. This coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse, while the reverse displays a majestic eagle. The Type 1 variant, produced from 1849 to 1866, is characterized by its relatively smaller lettering on the reverse compared to later types. These coins are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and gold content, with the 1855 date marking an important year in numismatic history.
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1855 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1855 | Philadelphia |
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1855-O $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1855 | New Orleans |
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1855-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1855 | San Francisco |