coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1861 \ Philadelphia
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, known as Type 1, was minted by the United States from 1849 to 1907. The 1861 Philadelphia issue features a design by engraver James B. Longacre, depicting Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is composed of 90% gold and weighs 33.44 grams (1.075 oz) of pure gold. The 1861 version is especially notable due to the historical context of the Civil War, making it a sought-after collectible among numismatists.
