coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1857
The $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Double Eagle, was first minted in the United States in 1849. The Type 1 design, produced from 1849 until 1866, features a classic portrait of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. The 1857 issue is particularly significant due to its historical context, as it precedes major changes in coin designs and the eventual introduction of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Collectors often seek this coin for its gold content, historical value, and numismatic significance.