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$20 Gold Liberty, 1904

History of coin subject "$20 Liberty Head (Double Eagle)": In 1877, the $20 Liberty Double Eagle was modified for the third and last time. Miss Liberty’s portrait on the obverse was refined, now showing more delicate detail in the face and hair. On the reverse, the spelling of the value was changed from “TWENTY D.” to “TWENTY DOLLARS.” Type 3 Double Eagles were minted in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City; they were also struck in New Orleans in 1879 only, and in Denver for just two years, 1906 and 1907. The last $20 Liberty Double Eagle gold coins were struck in 1907. In that year, Theodore Roosevelt commissioned the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create a new design for the $20 gold piece, one that would reflect America as a dominant world leader.

The obverse features a classic Greek rendition of Lady Liberty, while the reverse depicts a fearless eagle with wings extended to their full span.

Beginning in 1849, the $20 Double Eagle was minted in three types: the Type I “No Motto” variety, the Type II variety with “Twenty D” on the reverse and the Type III variety with “Twenty Dollars” fully spelled out.

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$20 Gold Liberty, 1891

Designer: James Barton Longacre Weight: 33.40 grams Diameter: 34.00 millimeters Edge: Reeded Metal Content: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

History of coin subject "$20 Liberty Head (Double Eagle)": In 1877, the $20 Liberty Double Eagle was modified for the third and last time. Miss Liberty’s portrait on the obverse was refined, now showing more delicate detail in the face and hair. On the reverse, the spelling of the value was changed from “TWENTY D.” to “TWENTY DOLLARS.” Type 3 Double Eagles were minted in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City; they were also struck in New Orleans in 1879 only, and in Denver for just two years, 1906 and 1907. The last $20 Liberty Double Eagle gold coins were struck in 1907. In that year, Theodore Roosevelt commissioned the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create a new design for the $20 gold piece, one that would reflect America as a dominant world leader.

The obverse features a classic Greek rendition of Lady Liberty, while the reverse depicts a fearless eagle with wings extended to their full span.

Beginning in 1849, the $20 Double Eagle was minted in three types: the Type I “No Motto” variety, the Type II variety with “Twenty D” on the reverse and the Type III variety with “Twenty Dollars” fully spelled out.

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$20 Saint Gaudens, 1925

History of coin subject "$20 Saint Gaudens": President Teddy Roosevelt called for coins whose beauty rivaled those of Ancient Greece and Rome. Accordingly, President Roosevelt turned to his friend and America's foremost sculptor, Augustus-Saint-Gaudens, to design new $20 and $10 gold coins.

The obverse depicts Liberty holding a staff and olive branch as she walks from the sun. The date appears to the viewer's right of Liberty (the date appeared in Roman numerals "MCMVII" on a portion of the coins minted in 1907). The word 'LIBERTY' arcs above her. Stars representing the number of states in the union (46 from 1907-11 and 48 from 1912-33) curve around the rim.

The reverse of the $20 Saint Gaudens gold coin features a bald eagle gliding across the sun. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY DOLLARS" span across the top of the coin. Although, it did not appear on the coin in 1907 or the first half of 1908, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" lies underneath the eagle.

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$20 Saint Gaudens, 1914

History of coin subject "$20 Saint Gaudens": President Teddy Roosevelt called for coins whose beauty rivaled those of Ancient Greece and Rome. Accordingly, President Roosevelt turned to his friend and America's foremost sculptor, Augustus-Saint-Gaudens, to design new $20 and $10 gold coins.

The obverse depicts Liberty holding a staff and olive branch as she walks from the sun. The date appears to the viewer's right of Liberty (the date appeared in Roman numerals "MCMVII" on a portion of the coins minted in 1907). The word 'LIBERTY' arcs above her. Stars representing the number of states in the union (46 from 1907-11 and 48 from 1912-33) curve around the rim.

The reverse of the $20 Saint Gaudens gold coin features a bald eagle gliding across the sun. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY DOLLARS" span across the top of the coin. Although, it did not appear on the coin in 1907 or the first half of 1908, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" lies underneath the eagle.

For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.

$20 Saint Gaudens, 1911

History of coin subject "$20 Saint Gaudens": President Teddy Roosevelt called for coins whose beauty rivaled those of Ancient Greece and Rome. Accordingly, President Roosevelt turned to his friend and America's foremost sculptor, Augustus-Saint-Gaudens, to design new $20 and $10 gold coins.

The obverse depicts Liberty holding a staff and olive branch as she walks from the sun. The date appears to the viewer's right of Liberty (the date appeared in Roman numerals "MCMVII" on a portion of the coins minted in 1907). The word 'LIBERTY' arcs above her. Stars representing the number of states in the union (46 from 1907-11 and 48 from 1912-33) curve around the rim.

The reverse of the $20 Saint Gaudens gold coin features a bald eagle gliding across the sun. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "TWENTY DOLLARS" span across the top of the coin. Although, it did not appear on the coin in 1907 or the first half of 1908, the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" lies underneath the eagle.

For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.