USA 20 dollars Liberty Head Double Eagle 1878-Proof
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Melt Value | $3,932.80 30.096g Gold |
|---|---|
| Region | USA |
| Denomination | 20 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 74.3 |
| Mintage | 20 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.5 mm |
| diameter | 34 mm |
| weight | 33.44 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
IN GOD WE TRUST
TWENTY DOLLARS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
A very rare date as a proof with only 20 pieces originally struck. Out of that original number, Akers estimates that perhaps 7-8 still exist, while Breen thinks it might be as many as 8-10 pieces.
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