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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Shielded eagle with wings outstretched holding arrows and olive branches. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY D. appear around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears below the eagle's tail, above the N in TWENTY.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9898
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY D.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1860-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
544,950
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8931
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Coin Value History
1860-S $20 MS
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1860-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1854s-20-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,890 – $130,000
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $3,990 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,279 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $3,889 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $3,990 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $3,890 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,302 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $3,890 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $3,890 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $3,990 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $3,890 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,202 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,279 – $150,000
1860-S $20 MS61 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,810
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,392
1860-S $20 AU53 NGC. CDN: $4,321.72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 544,950. ...
$4,392
1860-S $20 MS62+ NGC. ...
$24,400
1860-S $20 AU50 NGC. CDN: $4,725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 544,950. ...
$4,758
1860-S $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $5,235.10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 544,950. ...
$5,002
1860-S $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$47,580
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). CMQ.
$4,320
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$3,360
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$3,840
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$5,760
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$2,340
1860-S $20 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (59/870). PCGS Population: (86/508). CDN: $1,916.26.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage ...
$2,220
1860-S $20 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/686). PCGS Population (2/461). Mintage: 544,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$1,528
$1,035
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (CACG).
$9,600
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,636
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$5,612
1860-S $20 MS62+ NGC....
$22,800
1860-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,480
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