coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ Liberty Double Eagles \ 1896 \ Philadelphia
The Liberty Head Double Eagle is a notable type of gold coin produced by the United States Mint, featuring a design created by artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The specific coin referred to, the 1896 Philadelphia Mint issue of the Twenty Dollar Double Eagle, is characterized by its iconic Liberty portrait on the obverse and a majestic eagle on the reverse. This coin, made of 90% gold, holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors for its beauty, mintage rarity, and gold content. The 1896 version is particularly admired among numismatists for its quality and features in the broader context of U.S. coinage history.
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1896-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1896 | Philadelphia |
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1896-P (Philadelphia) Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Liberty Head Double Eagles $20 | 1896 | Philadelphia |