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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:
9921
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 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:
1874-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,214,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8972
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Coin Value History
1874-S $20 MS
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1874-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $27,000 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 2, With Motto, 1866-1876 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1875s-20-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,912 – $650,000
1866 $20 Motto MS
Worth: $3,944 – $150,000
1866-S $20 Motto MS
Worth: $3,919 – $26,400
1867 $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $30,000
1867-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $156,000
1868 $20 MS
Worth: $4,012 – $81,600
1868-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $81,600
1869 $20 MS
Worth: $3,912 – $300,000
1869-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $76,800
1870 $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $52,000
1870-CC $20 MS
Worth: $280,000 – $2,160,000
1870-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $57,500
1871 $20 MS
Worth: $3,969 – $90,000
1871-CC $20 MS
Worth: $28,500 – $540,000
1871-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,919 – $252,000
1874-S $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $4,056.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$4,392
1874-S $20 AU55 NGC. CDN: $4,268.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$4,392
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$4,392
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,270
1874-S $20 MS63 NGC. ...
$18,300
1874-S $20 MS62 PCGS. ...
$7,015
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (ICG).
$4,080
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-40 (ANACS). OH.
$3,360
1874-S $20 AU53 NGC. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$2,640
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,920
$9,360
$1,380
1874-S VF30 ANACS. ...
$356
1874-S $20 VF35 PCGS. A Double Eagle with nice details ...
$334
1874-S $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $4,318.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$4,331
1874-S $20 AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$2,520
1874-S $20 MS61 PCGS. Ex: The Fairmont Collection. CDN: $4,497.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,214,000. ...
$4,758
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,160
1874-S $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$26,840
1874-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS).
$9,300
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