coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ State of California \ 1851
The 1851 Twenty Dollar gold coin, commonly known as the "Liberty Head" or "Double Eagle," was minted during the California Gold Rush era. This coin features a prominent liberty head design on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse. The issuance of these coins was part of the United States’ efforts to standardize gold currency amidst the influx of gold from California. Collectors value the 1851 Twenty Dollar coin for its historical significance, rarity, and gold content.
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1851 $20 State of California Gilt, K-4 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | State of California | 1851 | California |