USA 20 dollars Liberty Head Double Eagle 1878
USA, Philadelphia


Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
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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