The $20 Liberty, sometimes referred to as the $20 Coronet type, was designed by James B. Longacre. The design features a portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse. She is wearing a crown with the inscription “LIBERTY” displayed prominently. Thirteen stars (as a nod to the thirteen original American colonies) are placed at the periphery. The coin’s date appears at the bottom.
Like many 19th- and early 20th-century coins, the $20 Liberty reverse shows an eagle with outstretched wings. The bird is positioned behind a shield and is clutching both arrows and an olive branch. This symbolized America’s desire for peace, along with the ability to defend itself in military conflict. A halo of thirteen stars, again symbolizing the original colonies, hovers above the eagle’s head. As a Type 2 $20 Liberty, the denomination is expressed as “TWENTY D.” The Type 3 version, struck from 1877 through 1907, shows the face value as “TWENTY DOLLARS” instead.
The $20 Double Eagle was the largest circulating American gold coin. It was first introduced in 1850 in direct response to the California Gold Rush, as the mint was receiving massive shipments of bullion from the West. Double Eagles soon became one of the world’s most popular gold coins; they enjoyed tremendous demand both in the United States and abroad.
These specimens are significant for two reasons. First, they were struck during the Reconstruction Era; this was an important period of rebuilding and healing for the United States. Secondly, they are of the scarce Type 2 design type. Unlike the more common Type 3 version, Type 2 Double Eagles have a slightly different appearance and are considerably scarcer.
The coins in this category will have a random year of issue ranging between 1870 and 1876, depending on our current inventory.
Individual coins will be shipped in protective plastic flips for easy viewing and storage. Quantities of 20 may be shipped in tubes.
Reserve your Reconstruction Era Type 2 $20 Liberty by placing your order online or calling a Provident representative at 800-313-3315.
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| Year | 1870-1879 |
|---|---|
| Metal Content | .9675 troy oz |
| Metals Purity | .900 Fine Gold |
| Condition | Extra Fine |
| Denomination | $20.00 |
| Producer | U.S. Mint |
| Diameter | 34mm |
| Provident ID | 2567143 |
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