coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1864 \ Philadelphia
The 1864 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as Type 1, was minted in Philadelphia as part of the Liberty Head series. This coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. Struck from 90% gold, the Type 1 design was produced from 1849 to 1866, before transitioning to the Type 2 design. Collectors value this particular coin for its historical significance and gold content, making it a prominent item within U.S. numismatics.
