1858-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle NGC AU58 (521120044)

1858-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle – NGC AU58

This 1858-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle has been certified and graded by NGC as AU58. The NGC encapsulation guarantees the coin’s authenticity and its About Uncirculated 58 condition.

Designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Double Eagle was introduced in 1849 in response to the influx of gold from the California Gold Rush. Struck through 1907, this iconic $20 gold piece played a vital role in America’s economic expansion. The 1858-S issue was minted in San Francisco, adding historical significance as part of the West Coast’s early gold coinage production.

Valued for its large gold content, timeless design, and 19th-century history, this coin appeals to both collectors and precious metal investors.

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 and 13 stars above, surrounded by “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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