1879-s Liberty $2o Gold Double Eagle – Pcgs Au-55
Posted by chris on August 20th, 2010
Click here to see more info on 1879-s Liberty $2o Gold Double Eagle – Pcgs Au-55
Double Eagles from the Golden State
One of the most prestigious and affordable large gold U.S. coins in our
nation’s history is the Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle. It was minted
from 1850 to 1907 — an amazing span of 57 years.
…
More >>
One of the most prestigious and affordable large gold U.S. coins in our
nation’s history is the Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle. It was minted
from 1850 to 1907 — an amazing span of 57 years. Perhaps the best examples
of this marvelous coin are those struck at the famous San Francisco Mint.
We’ve uncovered a small hoard of these golden beauties and we’re making
them available while our supply lasts. Each bears the famous
“S” mintmark and has been graded in MS61 Brilliant Uncirculated
condition — remarkable considering their age.
The history of this coin is unique. Because of the vast quantities of gold
coming out of the mines in California, two new denominations were authorized
by Congress to be struck in gold; the $1 and mammoth $20. Prior to this,
only the $2.50, $5.00 and $10.00 denominations were struck in gold. Congress
passed the bill in 1849 and by 1850, the new coins, designed by Chief
Engraver James B. Longacre, hit circulation. Longacre used a similar design
for both the one dollar and $20 coins: A handsome woman’s head with a
classic Greco-Roman nose. It’s believed Longacre even used his daughter as
the model! She is wearing a pearl-bordered coronet inscribed with the word
“LIBERTY.” The reverse of the coin is based on the Great Seal of the
United States. It depicts a spread Eagle with a shield on its breast, 13
stars in an oval with rays above.
Click here to read more about 1879-s Liberty $2o Gold Double Eagle – Pcgs Au-55
Tags: 1 american gold eagles, 1 gold eagels, 2o, Brilliant Uncirculated, Denominations, Double Eagle, Double Eagles, Engraver, Gold Au, Gold Coins, Gold Eagle, Golden State, Great Seal, Gt One, Handsome Woman, Hoard, Liberty Head, Longacre, One Dollar, Pcgs, Roman Nose, San Francisco Mint, Spread Eagle, Uncirculated Condition, Word Liberty