coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1856 \ San Francisco
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head double eagle, was first issued in 1849 and produced until 1907. The Type 1 version specifically refers to the design used from 1849 to 1866, featuring a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The 1856 San Francisco Mint version is particularly significant as it reflects the West Coast's role in the Gold Rush and the rapid expansion of the U.S. economy during that era. Collectors highly value these coins for their historical importance and gold content, which is approximately 0.9675 troy ounces.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1856-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1856 | San Francisco |