Whitman Expo
1893 $20 Gold PR Values
Details
A suprisingly rare issue in proof. It is thought that many of the coins struck as proofs were melted or spent due to a massive recession. According to John Albanese all (or nearly all) of the known examples exhibit deep cameo surfaces.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $4,840.57
Obverse: Christian Gobrecht's portrait of Liberty is surrounded by 13 stars with the date centered at the bottom.
Reverse: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
59
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1849-1907
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
33.436 gr
Weight:
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
34 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1893
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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