coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 \ 1865
The 1865 $20 Liberty Gold, Type 1 coin is a notable collectible from the United States, representing the Liberty Head design created by engraver James B. Longacre. Struck in high relief, the Type 1 features a bust of Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin is made of 90% gold and weighs approximately 33.44 grams, with a gold content of 0.9675 troy ounces. It's highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and the limited mintage of the era.
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1865 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1865 | Philadelphia |
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1865-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 1 | 1865 | San Francisco |