1921 Proof $20 Gold PR Values

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Melt: $4,603.86 (0.9675 oz Gold)

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1921 Proof $20 Gold PR Values

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up This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,603.86

Obverse: Liberty is portrayed standing on a rock, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The word LIBERTY appears on the top periphery surrounded by stars. The date is stamped on the right side of the coin, just above the rock.

Reverse: A crescent sun appears at the bottom as if rising on the horizon with long rays extending to the top of the coin. A flying eagle covers the central portion, atop the rays. The words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS appear on the top periphery.

Basic Information

GSID:

194807

Coin Date:

1921

Denomination:

$20 / $20 Gold

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

2 known

Coinage Type:

Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle

Coinage Years:

1908-1933

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Proof

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

33.436 gr

Weight:

1.075 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.9675 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

34 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1921

Obverse Designer:

Augustus St. Gaudens

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS

Reverse Designer:

Augustus St. Gaudens

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