USA 20 dollars Liberty Head Double Eagle 1896
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 20 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 74.3 |
| Mintage | 128 |
| 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
The 1896 proof gold $20 has the highest mintage of any proof double eagle in the 19th century. However, it is likely that at least half of this original mintage has been lost to time. Most survivors earn at least a cameo designation, with some even going ultra cameo. The grades tend to hover within a point of gem.Read More
