Gold used in Pre-33 S-Mint Liberty Double Eagles has strong ties to the California Gold Rush. This pivotal event began in 1848 when James Marshall found gold at Sutters Mill, marking a major moment in US history. Just four years into the Double Eagle series, the San Francisco Mint started issuing these coins, adding to their historical significance. Provident Metals now offers 1882-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins.

Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic flip!
• 33rd year of the Liberty Double Eagle!
• Declared mintage of 1,125,000 coins from San Francisco!
• Extremely Fine condition!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $20 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• On the obverse is a portrait of Liberty.
• The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.
• Type III reverse design.
• Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

All 1882-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins available here are packaged in plastic flips and graded as Extremely Fine. This XF grade corresponds to a 4045 range on the Sheldon Scale and typically shows only light wear on the coins raised surfaces, along with some remaining mint luster. The San Francisco Mint struck the majority of Double Eagles in 1882, producing over a million coinsvastly outpacing the totals from Philadelphia and Carson City.

Obverse

On the obverse of each 1882-S Pre-33 Liberty Double Eagle Coin is a design by James B. Longacre featuring Lady Liberty. She is shown in profile facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with LIBERTY. A circle of 13 stars surrounds her, symbolizing the original colonies. The 1882 date mark is engraved on this side.

Reverse

The reverse of 1882-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins includes the Great Seal of the United States. The bald eagle at the center holds an olive branch and arrows, with its wings outstretched and a national shield across its chest. This Type III reverse design also features the motto IN GOD WE TRUST and lists the denomination as TWENTY DOLLARS. Other inscriptions here include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the S mint mark.

History

Many San Francisco-minted Double Eagles were produced using gold sourced directly from local California mines. That close proximity to mining activity gave these coins a stronger connection to the Gold Rush era. These pieces were often struck from newly mined gold, making them more unique than those minted elsewhere in the country.

Ordering

If you have any questions about these historic gold coins, reach out to Provident Metals at 1-800-313-3315, or connect with us via email or web chat.