1872 $20 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS61 (177212003)

1872 $20 Liberty Double Eagle – PCGS MS61

This 1872 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle has been certified and graded by PCGS as MS61. The PCGS encapsulation ensures the coin’s authenticity and confirms its Mint State 61 condition.

Struck from 1849 to 1907, the Liberty Double Eagle was designed by James B. Longacre and became a cornerstone of American commerce following the California Gold Rush. Containing nearly a full troy ounce of gold, this iconic coin played a vital role in large transactions and international trade throughout the 19th century.

The 1872 issue, produced during the Reconstruction era, offers collectors a classic example of U.S. gold coinage with both historical and intrinsic value. With its bright luster and solid Mint State preservation, this piece is ideal for investors and collectors alike.

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, encircled by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the denomination

• Edge Type: Reeded

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

• 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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