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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $20 Liberty Gold – Type 1 (1849–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 21 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,700.00 and $2,880,000.00.
Early in 1849 Chief Engraver James B. Longacre designed the new gold dollar coin that was authorized by the Act of March 3. He then worked on the double eagle, finishing in early 1850. The unique 1849 pattern piece resides in the Smithsonian. The 1861 reverse design by Anthony C. Paquet was withdrawn soon after being struck. Very few pieces are known. There are three distinct types of the $20 Liberty double eagle design. This type, issued from 1849-1866, is missing the motto (IN GOD WE TRUST) on the reverse side.

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  $20 Liberty Gold – Type 1 (1849–1866) Value Range Favorite
$20 Liberty Gold – Type 1 (1849–1866) Value Range  
1856 $20 MS
$3,700
-
$54,500
$3,700 - $54,500
1856-O $20 MS Key Date
$216,000
-
$2,880,000
$216,000 - $2,880,000
1856-S $20 MS
$3,700
-
$180,000
$3,700 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, Left S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, Bold S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, S Titled Right MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, S Titled Left MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, Low S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, High Right S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, Right S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, High S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Split Serif MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Spiked F MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Tilted S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Full A MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, High Right S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Left S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Right S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, High S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 No Serif, Low Right S MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
1856-S $20 Full Serif, Broken A MS Shipwreck
$4,050
-
$180,000
$4,050 - $180,000
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $20 Liberty Gold – Type 1 (1849–1866) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 21 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,700.00 and $2,880,000.00.
Early in 1849 Chief Engraver James B. Longacre designed the new gold dollar coin that was authorized by the Act of March 3. He then worked on the double eagle, finishing in early 1850. The unique 1849 pattern piece resides in the Smithsonian. The 1861 reverse design by Anthony C. Paquet was withdrawn soon after being struck. Very few pieces are known. There are three distinct types of the $20 Liberty double eagle design. This type, issued from 1849-1866, is missing the motto (IN GOD WE TRUST) on the reverse side.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use