The 1861 Twenty Dollar Gold Patterns are a series of experimental coins struck during the transition to a new design of the Liberty Head Double Eagle. These coins were created as die trials to test new designs and features, but they were never released for general circulation. The 1861 patterns are particularly significant due to their rarity and historical context, as they were produced during a turbulent period in U.S. history leading up to the Civil War. Collectors highly prize these coins for their numismatic value and unique design variations.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1861/52 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. $20 (Twenty Dollars) Patterns & Die Trials 1861 Denver, Colorado