coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ Liberty Double Eagles \ 1859
The Liberty Head Double Eagles are a series of gold coins issued by the United States Mint from 1849 to 1906, featuring a design by engraver James B. Longacre. The coins have a face value of $20 and are composed of 90% gold and 10% alloy. The 1859 Liberty Head Double Eagle specifically holds historical significance and numismatic value among collectors due to its age and gold content. These coins typically feature Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, representing American ideals of freedom and strength.
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1859-O (New Orleans) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1859 | New Orleans |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1859 | Philadelphia |
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1859-S (San Francisco) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1859 | San Francisco |