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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:
9903
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1863
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:
1863-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
966,570
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8940
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Coin Value History
1863-S $20 MS
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1863-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Small S. AU-55 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$5,612
1863-S $20 XF45 NGC. Ex: Civil War Hoard. CDN: $5,604.47 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 966,570. ...
$4,918
1863-S $20 AU53 ANACS. Mintage 966,570. ...
$5,246
1863-S $20 AU58 PCGS. Breen 7217. ...
$6,100
1863-S $20 MS61 NGC. Small S, Breen 7217. ...
$9,760
1863-S $20 XF40 NGC. CDN: $4,352.21 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 966,570. ...
$4,320
1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,480
1863-S $20 MS60 PCGS. CAC....
$6,600
1863-S $20 MS62 PCGS....
$16,800
1863-S $20 MS63 PCGS....
$25,200
1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
$2,220
1863-S $20 MS64★ NGC. ...
$57,600
1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. VF-35 (PCGS).
$2,040
1863-S $20 PCGS Fine Details (Cleaning)
$1,936
1863-S $20 VF30 NGC. Breen-7217. ...
$1,680
1863-S $20 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/1247). PCGS Population: (2/622). Mintage 966,570. ...
$1,680
1863-S $20 AG3 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,440
1863-S Liberty Double Eagle. VF-20 (NGC).
$1,645
1863-S $20 AU55 NGC. ...
$5,856
1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (NGC).
$5,280
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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