coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 \ 1898
The $20 Liberty Gold Coin, known as the Type 3 variant, was minted by the United States from 1897 to 1907. The 1898 issue features a head of Liberty wearing a crown, symbolizing freedom, with the year of minting inscribed below. The reverse showcases an eagle with a shield, surrounded by the legend "United States of America" and "Twenty Dollars." This coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing approximately 33.44 grams and containing about 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold. Collectors value the Type 3 for its historical significance and gold content.
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1898 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 | 1898 | Philadelphia |
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1898-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 Liberty Gold Type 3 | 1898 | San Francisco |