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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:
9833
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
170,395
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9033
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Coin Value History
1898 $20 MS
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1898 $20 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$15,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $12,500 | $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]
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Worth: $3,960 – $300,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,110 – $72,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $60,000
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $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: $3,960 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1881-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,960 – $60,000
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$4,392
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$3,904
1898 $20 MS64+ PCGS. ...
$15,860
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$5,040
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,240
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,120
1898 $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 170,300. ...
$2,880
1898 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/1256). NGC Census: (101/1434). Mintage: 170,300. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,410
1898 $20 Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/1242). NGC Census: (0/1536). Mintage: 170,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,380
$1,265
1898 $20--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Slightly ...
$380
1898 $20--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. A bright ...
$310
1898 $20 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $5,284.92 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 170,300. ...
$4,881
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). CMQ.
$15,600
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$4,320
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,980
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,120
1898 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). CMQ.
$3,120
1898 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/1256). NGC Census: (101/1434). Mintage: 170,300. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,469
1898 $20 MS62 NGC. CDN: $5,103.34 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 170,300. ...
$4,080
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