coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1860 \ Philadelphia
The $20 Liberty Gold - Type 1 coin, minted in 1860 at the Philadelphia mint, is a significant collectible in the realm of American numismatics. Featuring a head of Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse, it exemplifies the gold coins issued during the mid-19th century. This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 33.44 grams and containing approximately 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. Its historical context, striking design, and gold content contribute to its desirability among collectors.