20 Gold Coins For Sale
From 1794 to 1933 the united states issued circulation gold coins in 22 karat gold 1794 1837 and 900 pure gold content 1838 1933.
20 gold coins for sale. Double eagle coins hold the highest gold content of any regularly issued u s. In 1986 the united states reintroduced gold coinage with gold bullion coins for investment and collection. In 1850 20 dollar gold liberties were introduced due to the influx of gold from the california gold rush. In 1849 gold was valued at 20 67 per ounce hence making the coin at that time worth 20.
Superb color and surfaces. Gold coin of its time. Coins by type pre 1933 u s. The 1903 us gold 20 liberty is an easily accessible coin in all grades with prooflike examples also abundant.
However the coin is actually made of a gold copper alloy that consists of only 90 gold and 10 copper giving the coin a total weight of 1 0750 troy ounces or 33 4362 grams. Select from all gold twenties for sale below or click to learn more about the 20 liberty series. The original liberty design was minted for more than 50 years. Make offer 1928 20 pcgs ms67 saint gaudens double eagle gold coin gorgeous.
Then in 1933 the mint discounted production of the st. 100 00 or less 0 100 01 250 00 0 250 01 500 00 0 500 01 or more 24 bargain bin. This is why it retains its designation to this day as a 20 coin. Gaudens type double eagle as gold was made illegal by a presidential executive order.
The following are examples of american gold coins for sale. At the time the coin s face value more closely coincided with the spot price of gold but now the inherent value of these coins in gold is far greater than ever before. Even though its mintage is under 300 000 the 1903 us gold 20 liberty was mainly. They include 1 00 2 50 5 00 10 00 gold coins and 20 00 gold coins.
Gaudens double eagle 20 gold coin ngc ms 62 better 3 113 50. Produced for more than 50 years the 20 liberty gold coin is one that had an extremely high face value for its day. Certified us gold 20 liberty 1903 ms64 ngc. Permission was granted in 1849 and the 20 gold piece entered circulation in 1850.
These exceptionally rare coins give buyers several options and have outstanding value associated with each coin. Gold 20 liberty gold filter by.