coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 \ 1870 \ Philadelphia
The 1870 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Type 2 design, was minted in Philadelphia as part of the Liberty Head series. This coin features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. It is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 33.44 grams. The Type 2 designation indicates the design employed in that year, reflecting slight modifications from the earlier version, mainly in the depiction of the eagle. Collectors value these coins not only for their gold content but also for their historical significance and artistic design.
