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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:
9824
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
44,070
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9010
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Coin Value History
1889 $20 MS
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1889 $20 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $31,000 | $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: $4,036 – $66,000
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Worth: $3,886 – $70,000
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Worth: $3,886 – $47,500
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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
1889 $20 AU55 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (41/552). CDN: $3,569.58.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$4,260
1889 $20 MS63 NGC....
$12,600
1889 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS).
$5,520
1889 $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (85/440). Mintage 44,070. ...
$3,480
1889 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS).
$3,120
1889 Liberty Head Double Eagle. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$6,600
1889 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/548). Mintage 44,070. ...
$2,640
1889 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (PCGS).
$3,240
1889 $20 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/532). PCGS Population (2/468). Mintage: 44,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,469
1889 $20 AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,092
1889 $20 XF40 ANACS. The cheek has moderate wear, but considerable luster clings to protected areas of the yellow-gold surf...
$518
1889 $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/510). NGC Census: (25/501). CDN: $1,514.77.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4...
$1,740
1889 $20 MS63 PCGS....
$13,200
1889 $20 MS62 PCGS....
$6,000
1889 $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (82/439). Mintage 44,070. ...
$2,640
1889 $20 MS61 NGC. The 1889 Liberty double eagle is a slightly better Type Three date with a mintage of only 44,070 pieces....
$3,000
1889 $20 -- Planchet Streak Removed -- PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests damage as the reason, or perhap...
$1,725
1889 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/531). PCGS Population: (7/550). AU53. Mintage 44,070. ...
$1,500
1889 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-60 (NGC). OH.
$2,400
1889 $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/404). NGC Census: (0/488). Mintage: 44,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$1,438
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