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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:
9832
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,383,175
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9031
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Coin Value History
1897 $20 MS
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1897 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $21,500 | $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 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: $3,961 – $300,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,111 – $72,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $60,000
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $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: $3,961 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1881-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $60,000
1897 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64+ (ICG).
$4,392
1897 $20 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $4,757.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$5,124
1897 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 PL (NGC).
$4,320
1897 $20 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $3,921.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$4,080
1897 $20 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. CDN: $3,281.84.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$4,080
1897 $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$2,760
$20 1897 PCGS MS65 CAC
$42,300
1897 $20 PCGS AU55
$1,400
1897 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (2/13312). PCGS Population (3/8981). Mintage: 1,383,261. Numisme...
$920
1897 $20 PCGS AU53
$656
1897 $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Reddish-...
$310
1897 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS).
$5,002
1897 $20 MS63 NGC. CDN: $4,757.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$5,124
1897 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (597/15200). NGC Census: (648/18565). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintag...
$2,040
1897 $20 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 1,383,261....
$3,360
1897 $20 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 1,383,261. ...
$2,476
1897 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1897 $20 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0). NGC Census: (15/0). CDN: $18,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1,383,26...
$16,500
1897 Liberty Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,351
1897 $20 AU53 ANACS. Minimally worn with bright peach-gold surfaces that are somewhat lustrous, show a moderate number of s...
$460
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