Whitman Expo
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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:
9938
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
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:
1883-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,189,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9000
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Coin Value History
1883-S $20 MS
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1883-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$14,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $12,000 | $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 3, With Motto, 1877-1907 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 3, With Motto, 1877-1907 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$20Liberty.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3,991 – $300,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,141 – $72,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $60,000
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $95,000
1879-CC $20 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1879-O $20 MS
Worth: $38,000 – $300,000
1879-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1881-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,991 – $60,000
1883-S $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,116
1883-S $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$11,285
1883-S $20 AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 8 in 58, 77 finer (5/26). CDN: $4,504.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,189,000....
$4,514
1883-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$4,800
1883-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$2,880
1883-S $20 AU55 NGC. Mintage 1,189,000. ...
$2,760
1883-S $20 MS60 NGC. Mintage 1,189,000. ...
$2,460
1883-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,920
1883-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,260
1883-S $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/2510). NGC Census: (20/2132). CDN: $1,280 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS X...
$1,320
1883-S $20 PCGS AU50 - No Reserve!
$1,350
1883-S $20 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/1793). NGC Census: (6/1788). Mintage: 1,189,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$1,610
1883-S $20
$310
1883-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$5,246
1883-S $20 MS64 PCGS. ...
$10,980
1883-S $20 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 1,189,000. ...
$2,410
1883-S $20 MS61 NGC. CDN: $4,159.53 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,189,000. ...
$4,080
1883-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,120
1883-S $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (186/3036). NGC Census: (113/2083). CDN: $1,814.84.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$2,280
1883-S $20 MS60 PCGS. Mintage 1,189,000. ...
$2,400
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