coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1863
The $20 Liberty Gold coin, also known as the Double Eagle, was first minted by the United States in 1849 and continued until 1907. The Type 1 variant was produced from 1849 until 1866 and features a design by artist James B. Longacre, depicting a classic portrayal of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The 1863 issue is part of the Civil War era, and its gold composition contributes to its desirability among collectors. These coins are valued not only for their gold content but also for their historical significance and rarity.
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1863 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1863 | Philadelphia |
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1863-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1863 | San Francisco |