coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1881 \ Philadelphia
The 1881 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, also known as the Type 3 design, was minted in Philadelphia as part of the United States' gold coinage. This coin features the iconic Liberty head on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse, originally designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The Type 3 was produced from 1877 to 1907 and is notable for its relatively high gold content, containing 0.9675 troy ounces of gold. Collectors value this coin for its historical significance, design, and relative rarity, especially in higher grades.