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Complete Set of Gold $20 Type 1 Double Eagles



About the Coin

Designer: James B. Longacre
Weight: 33.436 grams
Diameter: approx. 34mm, reeded edge
Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper/silver

1856-S Gold $20 Double Eagle

Type 1 No Motto — S.S. Central America
PCGS MS64

Total Mintage: 1,189,750
Overall Rarity Ranking: 42 of 44 coins
Overall Population: approx. 2315 to 2815 coins

1856-S Gold $20 Double Eagle SS Central America Obverse
 
1856-S Gold $20 Double Eagle SS Central America Reverse

The Arlington Collection of Double Eagles