coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 2 \ 1874
The 1874 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, Type 2, is part of the Liberty Head series issued by the United States Mint. It features a classic design with Lady Liberty depicted on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath. This coin, struck in 90% gold, has a total weight of approximately 33.44 grams and a diameter of 34 mm. The 1874 issue is particularly valued among collectors for its historical significance and adherence to the standards of gold coinage during that era.