1872 $20 Liberty Double Eagle PCGS MS61 (771831015)

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 confirms the coin’s authenticity and its Mint State 61 condition.

Designed by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Double Eagle was first minted in 1849 and remained in production until 1907. Issued during a time of rapid economic growth and post–Civil War reconstruction, this iconic gold coin played a critical role in commerce and international trade. With nearly a full troy ounce of gold, it combines historic significance with lasting intrinsic value.

The 1872 issue is a beautiful representation of 19th-century American gold coinage, and this Mint State example is an excellent choice for collectors seeking both quality and investment potential.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $20

• Designer: James B. Longacre

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

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast and thirteen stars above, surrounded by the inscriptions “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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