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The 1853 884-Thousandths $20 is nearly as rare as the 1852/1 $20, with around two dozen examples in private hands. Amon Carter’s choice mint state specimen is the finest known example, and any fully uncirculated example would fall within the condition census. A single specimen was recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TWENTY D.
Reverse Description
Engine turning UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11695
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 884 THOUS TWENTY D.
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. 1853.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
G$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 24 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
L6
PCGS #:
10010
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Coin Value History
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Value By Grade
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $240,000 | $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 |
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $7,975 – $66,000
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Worth: $7,250 – $60,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
Worth: $28,000 – $200,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
Worth: $30,000 – $690,000
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $81,600
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $78,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1853 $20 Assay Office, 884 Thous. AU53 NGC. K-17, Low R.6. ...
$21,960
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20. K-17. Rarity-6-. 884 THOUS. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$222,000
1853 $20 Assay Office, 884 Thous. MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-17, Low R.7. ...
$78,000
1853 $20 Assay Office, 884 Thous. AU58 PCGS. K-17, Low R.7. ...
$28,800
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. XF40 PCGS. K-17, Low R.7. ...
$16,800
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. Genuine PCGS. ...
$8,050
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous.--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. K-17, Low R.7. Like all examples of this rar...
$10,350
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. MS62 PCGS. K-17. High R.6. The surfaces are attractive for a double eagle o...
$47,150
$14,375
ASSAY $20 884
$21,275
$4,600
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. AU53 PCGS....
$10,350
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20. K-17. Rarity-7-. 884 THOUS. MS-63 (NGC).
$132,000
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20. K-17. Rarity-7-. 884 THOUS. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$70,500
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20. K-17. Rarity-7-. 884 THOUS. AU-58 (PCGS).
$30,550
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. K-17, Low R.7. XF40 PCGS. ...
$13,512
ASSAY $20 884
$9,775
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. MS63 NGC. K-17, Low R.7. ...
$176,250
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold $20 Gold. K-17. Rarity-7-. 884 THOUS. MS-61 (PCGS).
$52,900
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-17, R.7- or possibly R.6+. All known examples of this rare vari...
$19,550
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