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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:
9905
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1865
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:
1865-S
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,042,500
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8944
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Coin Value History
1865-S $20 MS
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1865-S $20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $65,000 | $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 |
1865-S $20 AU53 NGC. CDN: $4,740.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,042,500. ...
$4,636
1865-S $20 MS62 NGC. ...
$10,980
1865-S $20 MS64 NGC. ...
$20,130
1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Large S. MS-61 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$6,405
1865-S $20 MS63 PCGS. ...
$15,250
1865-S $20 MS65 PCGS. ...
$29,280
1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. EF-45 (PCGS).
$5,280
1865-S $20 AU58 NGC. ...
$5,124
1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Repunched Date. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$5,040
1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Small S. MS-60 (NGC). S.S. Republic Label.
$6,600
1865-S $20 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
1865-S $20 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 1,042,500. ...
$2,640
1865-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
$2,160
1865-S $20 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (24/1432). PCGS Population: (33/1400). CDN: $1,863.95.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$2,280
1865-S $20 MS66 NGC. ...
$45,600
1865-S $20 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1422). PCGS Population: (0/1085). Mintage 1,042,500. ...
$1,440
1865-S $20 VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1865-S $20 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1236). PCGS Population (0/819). Mintage: 1,042,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$1,939
$1,380
1865-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (2/1149). PCGS Population (1/756). Mintage: 1,042,500. Numisme...
$978
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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