20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, With motto) , United States
1866-1876
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Liberty (coronet head) facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with date below
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY 1875
Reverse
Description:
Heraldic eagle with Union shield holding 3 arrows and an olive branch, 13 stars, rays and motto above
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST E PLURIBUS UNUM CC TWENTY D.
Specifications
- Weight33.436g
- Diameter34mm
- CompositionGold (.900) (.100 copper)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value20 Dollars
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1866 ~ 1876
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