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Obverse Description
Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
Shielded eagle with wings outstretched holding arrows and olive branches. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * TWENTY D. appear around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears below the eagle's tail, above the N in TWENTY.
Catalog Information
GSID:
9823
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Weight (oz):
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1888
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
226,161
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9008
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Coin Value History
1888 $20 MS
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1888 $20 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$45,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $3,886 – $300,000
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Worth: $3,886 – $33,600
1877-CC $20 MS
Worth: $4,036 – $66,000
1877-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $70,000
1878 $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $47,500
1878-CC $20 MS
Worth: $5,500 – $150,000
1878-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $45,600
1879 $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $95,000
1879-CC $20 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1879-O $20 MS
Worth: $38,000 – $300,000
1879-S $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $78,000
1880 $20 MS
Worth: $3,886 – $36,000
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Worth: $3,886 – $170,000
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Worth: $24,000 – $180,000
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Worth: $3,886 – $60,000
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). CAC.
$4,800
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-63 (PCGS).
$10,800
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$3,480
1888 $20 AU58 NGC. Mintage 226,100. ...
$3,360
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$2,400
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$2,280
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (NGC).
$1,980
1888 $20 PCGS MS64 ex: D.L. Hansen
$18,750
1888 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,920
1888 $20 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (2/56). NGC Census: (0/0). XF45. ...
$1,800
1888 $20 Doubled Die Reverse -- Planchet Streak Removed -- Genuine PCGS. FS-801. This PCGS number ending in 98 suggests Dam...
$1,725
1888 $20 XF40--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$460
1888 $20 MS65 NGC. Production of Double Eagles at the ...
$25,300
1888 $20 MS62 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 premium holder. Mintage 226,100....
$4,080
1888 $20 MS63 PCGS....
$10,500
1888 $20 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 226,100. ...
$3,360
1888 $20 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 226,100. ...
$3,480
1888 $20 AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,498
1888 $20 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/44). NGC Census: (0/0). MS60. ...
$2,220
1888 $20 AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (5/897). PCGS Population (9/681). Mintage: 226,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$1,035
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