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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:
9792
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 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:
1856
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
329,878
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8917
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Coin Value History
1856 $20 MS
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1856 $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$54,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
1856 $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 98 in 55 (1 in 55*+), 92 finer (10/25). CDN: $4,791.56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$4,800
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$4,200
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$31,200
1856 $20 MS61 NGC....
$10,500
1856 $20 AU58 NGC....
$4,440
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,480
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$14,400
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,000
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$2,640
1856 $20 XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (97/215). NGC Census: (56/312). CDN: $1,926.31.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mint...
$2,760
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$7,500
1856 $20 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/357). PCGS Population: (1/271). Mintage 329,878. From The Gotham City Collection. ...
$1,440
1856 $20 -- Rim Damage -- PCGS Genuine. XF Details. NGC Census: (14/336). PCGS Population: (34/210). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid...
$1,645
1856 $20 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/198). NGC Census: (0/285). Mintage: 329,878. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$1,880
1856 $20
$345
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC).
$3,840
1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,880
1856 $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$35,250
1856 $20 MS61 NGC....
$10,200
1856 $20 AU58 NGC....
$4,800
Liberty Gold Double Eagle $20 Type 1, No Motto, 1849-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $3,906 – $130,000
1849 $20 MS
1850 $20 MS
Worth: $4,006 – $240,000
1850-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,297 – $110,000
1851 $20 MS
Worth: $3,906 – $550,000
1851-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,006 – $120,000
1852 $20 MS
Worth: $3,906 – $280,000
1852-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,318 – $375,000
1853 $20 MS
Worth: $3,906 – $216,000
1853/'2' $20 MS
Worth: $3,906 – $40,000
1853-O $20 MS
Worth: $4,006 – $156,000
1854 $20 Small Date MS
Worth: $3,906 – $114,000
1854 $20 Large Date MS
Worth: $4,218 – $108,000
1854-O $20 MS
Worth: $125,000 – $600,000
1854-S $20 MS
Worth: $4,297 – $150,000
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