coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ American Liberty Gold \ 1870
The 1870 Twenty Dollar American Liberty Gold coin is a significant collectible in U.S. numismatics. This piece features the iconic Liberty design by the engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing a bust of Liberty on the obverse and the majestic eagle on the reverse. As a product of the Gold Coinage Act of 1849, it was intended to facilitate commerce and was minted primarily in Philadelphia. Collectors value this coin for its historical context, aesthetic appeal, and gold content, making it a sought-after item in American coin collecting.
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1870 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1870 | Philadelphia |
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1870 $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1870 | Philadelphia |
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1870-CC $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1870 | Carson City |
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1870-S $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | American Liberty Gold | 1870 | San Francisco |