coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1882 \ Carson City
The 1882 $20 Liberty Gold coin, designated as Type 3, was produced by the United States Mint, specifically at the Carson City mint. This type features a more prominent and detailed design compared to its predecessors, with the iconic Liberty head on the obverse and a national eagle on the reverse. The coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 33.44 grams and containing about 0.9675 ounces of pure gold. The Carson City mint version is particularly sought after by collectors due to its lower mintage and the historical significance of the mint itself.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1882-CC $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 | 1882 | Carson City |