coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1857 \ Philadelphia
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head, was minted in the United States from 1849 to 1907. The Type 1 variety, which was produced until 1857, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre with Lady Liberty on the obverse and a majestic eagle on the reverse. The 1857 Philadelphia minting is particularly notable for its historical significance and scarcity, making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists. Its composition is 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams, and it has a diameter of 34 mm.