coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 \ 1871
The 1871 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Type 2, is a renowned collectible coin from the United States. It features the iconic Liberty portrait on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. This coin is part of the Liberty Head series minted from 1849 to 1907 and is notable for its high gold content, containing approximately 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. The 1871 issue is particularly sought after due to its limited mintage and historical significance, making it a prized piece among numismatists and collectors.
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1871 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 | 1871 | Philadelphia |
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1871-CC $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 | 1871 | Carson City |
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1871-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 | 1871 | San Francisco |