Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle (1849-1907) - Circulated

Discover the timeless appeal of the Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle, one of America's most iconic and historically significant gold coins. Minted from 1849 to 1907, these circulated examples offer collectors and investors the opportunity to own a genuine piece of 19th and early 20th-century American history at an accessible premium.

Designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, the Liberty Head Double Eagle features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse displays a magnificent eagle with a shield, holding arrows and an olive branch, with the denomination "TWENTY D." prominently displayed.

Key Features & Specifications

• Denomination: $20 (Double Eagle)
• Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper (.9675 troy oz AGW)
• Diameter: 34.1 mm
• Weight: 33.436 grams
• Edge: Reeded
• Mint Years: 1849 - 1907
• Designer: James B. Longacre
• Grade: Circulated (Various conditions available)
• Country: United States of America

Historical Significance

The Liberty Head $20 Gold Piece was introduced in 1849 following the California Gold Rush, which dramatically increased the nation's gold supply. These coins circulated heavily during the peak of American westward expansion, the Civil War era, and the Industrial Revolution. The series ended in 1907 when President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign America's gold coinage, creating the famous Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.

Each circulated Liberty Head Double Eagle has survived over 100 years of economic turbulence, wars, and changing monetary policies. Many were melted during the 1933 Gold Recall, making surviving examples increasingly scarce and desirable to both numismatists and gold investors.

Whether you're building a precious metals portfolio or expanding your rare coin collection, these authentic American gold coins represent exceptional historical value and enduring beauty.