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1856-S Gold $20 Double Eagle

Type 1 No Motto - S.S. Central America

PCGS MS64 


PCGS Price Guide: Libery Head $20 (1850-1907)


Total Mintage: 1,189,750

Overall Rarity Ranking: 42 of 44 coins

Overall Population: approx. 2315 to 2815 coins

 

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About the Coin

 

Designer: James B. Longacre

Weight: 33.436 grams

Diameter: approx. 34mm, reeded edge

Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper/silver

 

PCGS Price Guide: Libery Head $20 (1850-1907)