USA 20 dollars Liberty Head Double Eagle 1879
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 20 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 74.3 |
| Mintage | 30 |
| 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
An exceedingly rare proof double eagle, one of a mere 30 pieces that were originally produced in 1879. Of that number, Akers estimates that only 10 or 11 pieces are extant, while Breen states that only 8-10 pieces survived.
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