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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:
9959
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-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,575,175
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9034
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Coin Value History
1898-S $20 MS
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1898-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$186,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $138,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 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: $3,811 – $300,000
1877 $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $3,961 – $72,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $60,000
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $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: $3,811 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $36,000
1880-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $170,000
1881 $20 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
1881-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,811 – $60,000
1898-S $20 MS65 NGC. ...
$6,710
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,124
1898-S $20 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $4,413.13 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$4,636
1898-S $20 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $4,457.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$5,125
1898-S $20 MS61 NGC. CDN: $4,432.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$5,124
1898-S $20 AU58 NGC. CDN: $4,616 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$5,002
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$4,080
1898-S $20 MS66 PCGS....
$25,200
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,160
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,800
1898-S $20 NGC AU53
$1,800
$1,755
1898-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/15209). PCGS Population (8/11451). Mintage: 2,575,175. Numismedia...
$575
1898-S $20 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $455.00...
$518
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS).
$6,710
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,758
1898-S $20 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $4,607.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$5,124
1898-S $20 MS62 NGC. CDN: $4,457.32 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,575,175....
$5,124
1898-S $20 MS61 NGC. Mintage 2,575,175. ...
$3,240
1898-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-58 (NGC).
$2,520
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