The power behind America’s golden age of expansion, the historic $20 Liberty double eagle looms large in history and in proven performance.
Originally produced in response to surpluses flowing in
from the Gold Rush of 1849, this very large and extremely lovely coin reigned
supreme in America and abroad from 1850 until 1907. Today its Near-Gem Uncirculated
(MS64) grades are some of the most intelligent additions of U.S. Investment
Grade Gold that can be made to any portfolio – proven performers and
tangible reminders of America’s rich, hard-money heritage. The $20 Liberty
remained in production until 1907 when the United States Mint began releasing
the famed $20 Saint-Gaudens.
Price of Spot Gold vs $20 Liberty Certified MS 64 Gold Coins
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Of this coin’s three mintages, the Type 3
Liberty double eagle was the largest, with more than 64 million coins minted
from 1877 through 1907. In the 19th and early 20th centuries it was the coin
of choice for large bank transfers and foreign investing, becoming a building
block of the expanding American economy during the Industrial Revolution. Many
of the foreign-held Liberties, called “overseas Liberties,” remain
abroad today and are sought after as rarities in Europe and elsewhere.
The $20 Liberty double eagle was designed by James
B. Longacre, based on a previous $10 Liberty design. It possesses one of the
most arresting reverses on any United States coin: a dauntless eagle, its wings
fully spread. The obverse bears a classical Greek rendition of Lady Liberty
facing left, with hair tied in a bun and curls flowing. She is wearing a coronet
inscribed with “LIBERTY.” Thirteen stars, symbolizing the original
thirteen colonies, surround the bust with the date positioned beneath. The reverse
depicts an eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and arrows.
In 1877, the third and final version of the coin, known as Type 3, was released.
It replaced the denomination “TWENTY D.” with “TWENTY DOLLARS” and
Miss Liberty's portrait on the obverse was refined, now showing more delicate
detail in the face and hair.
Blanchard and Company, Inc. offers $20
Liberty coins minted from 1849 to 1907 (most likely dates available are 1900
and 1904).
Blanchard and Company, Inc. sells Investment Grade Gold rare U.S. coins graded and certified by the two leading, independent coin grading firms, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). When a coin is graded, it is then encased in a tamper-resistant plastic holder, and sonically sealed with its grade and certification number permanently displayed.
