1871-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS61

1871-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle – PCGS MS61

This 1871-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle has been certified and graded by PCGS as MS61. The PCGS encapsulation guarantees the coin’s authenticity and its Mint State 61 condition.

Designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Double Eagle was introduced in 1849 to help accommodate the vast influx of gold from the California Gold Rush. Struck through 1907, it became a cornerstone of U.S. commerce in the 19th century. The 1871-S issue, produced at the San Francisco Mint, represents a classic example of Western U.S. gold coinage with historical and investment appeal.

This Mint State example offers a strong strike, rich luster, and nearly one full troy ounce of gold—making it an excellent acquisition for collectors and precious metal investors alike.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $20

• Designer: James B. Longacre

• Obverse: Profile of Liberty facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with “LIBERTY” on her hair band

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest and thirteen stars above, encircled 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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