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Originally recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck and certified by PCGS in holders with special "gold foil" labels.
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:
226338
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
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
Variety:
Split Serif
Coin Date:
1856-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,189,750
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
70019
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Coin Value History
1856-S $20 Split Serif MS
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1856-S $20 Split Serif MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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]
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Worth: $4,107 – $240,000
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Worth: $4,408 – $110,000
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Worth: $3,976 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,107 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $4,007 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,419 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $4,007 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $4,007 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,107 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $4,007 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,319 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $175,000 – $715,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,408 – $150,000
1856-S $20 Split Serif, Variety-17J, AU55 PCGS....
$6,000
1856-S $20 Split Serif, Variety-17J, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1856-S $20 Variety-17J, Split Serif, AU53 PCGS....
$5,160
1856-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety 17J. Split Serif. Gold S.S. Central America Label. MS-61 (PCGS).
$7,800
1856-S $20 Split Serif MS63 PCGS. ...
$12,650
1856-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety-17J. Split Serif. Gold S.S. Central America Label. AU-55 (PCGS).
$5,040
$7,344
1856-S $20 Split Serif AU53 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 17J, SSCA 5380. Somewhat matte-like surfaces are noted ...
$3,738
1856-S $20 Split Serif MS61 PCGS. Variety 17J. SSCA 5347. A lustrous piece that has splashes of orange toning on the obvers...
$5,865
1856-S $20 Variety-17J, Split Serif, AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,560
$4,888
1856-S $20 Split Ser
$2,530
1856-S $20 Split Serif MS61 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central ...
$6,325
1856-S Liberty Double Eagle. 17J. Split Serif. AU-55 (PCGS).
$4,629
1856-S $20 Split Ser
$2,530
1856-S $20 Split Serif AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,600
1856-S $20 Split Ser
$2,530
1856-S $20 Split Serif AU55 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 17J, SSCA 5320. Nearly full luster is evident on both s...
$3,565
1856-S $20 Split Serif AU55 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America....
$2,415
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