coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1896 \ San Francisco
The 1896 $20 Liberty Gold Coin, classified as Type 3, was minted in San Francisco and is part of the Liberty Head series, which was produced from 1849 to 1907. This coin features an obverse design depicting a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a cap, with the inscription "LIBERTY" and the year of minting. The reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY DOLLARS" inscribed. The Type 3 variant is characterized by the placement of the date, which is closer to the rim than in previous types, and these coins are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and gold content.