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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:
9900
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
768,000
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8935
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Coin Value History
1861-S $20 MS
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1861-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1861-S $20 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 50, 459 finer (6/26). CDN: $4,751.36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 768,000....
$4,392
1861-S $20 AU53 NGC. CDN: $5,192.36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 768,000. ...
$4,758
1861-S $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$6,100
1861-S $20 MS61 NGC. ...
$10,370
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$6,710
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$4,514
1861-S $20 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 30, 812 finer (3/26). CDN: $4,294.02 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 768,000....
$4,880
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$50,400
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (NGC).
$7,800
1861-S $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$30,000
1861-S $20 XF40 NGC. CAC....
$2,880
1861-S $20 VF35 NGC. ...
$1,500
1861-S Liberty Double Eagle. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$1,645
1861-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/699). PCGS Population (0/428). Mintage: 768,000. Numismed...
$1,438
1861-S $20 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/578). PCGS Population (7/389). Mintage: 768,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$1,035
1861-S $20
$430
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,720
1861-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,360
1861-S $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$7,632
1861-S $20 MS61 NGC. ...
$8,845
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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