1855-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle NGC XF45

1855-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle – NGC XF45

This 1855-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle has been certified and graded by NGC as XF45. The NGC encapsulation ensures the coin’s authenticity and its Extremely Fine 45 condition.

The $20 Liberty Double Eagle, designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, was introduced in 1849 and remained in production through 1907. Created during the California Gold Rush, this iconic coin became a pillar of U.S. commerce. The 1855-S issue, struck at the San Francisco Mint, represents one of the earliest examples produced at this important West Coast facility, adding historical depth and collectibility to an already significant piece.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $20

• Designer: James B. Longacre

• Obverse: Left-facing profile of Liberty, surrounded by 13 stars, with “LIBERTY” inscribed on her coronet

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, 13 stars above, and inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the denomination

• Edge Type: Reeded

• Mint / Mint Mark: San Francisco (S – this coin), Philadelphia (No Mint Mark), Carson City (CC), Denver (D), New Orleans (O)

• Gold Content: 0.9675 troy oz

• Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

• Weight: 33.436 grams

• Diameter: 34.1 mm

• Mint: U.S. Mint

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