Bidspirit auction | USA - 20 Dollars 1880
USA - 20 Dollars 1880 S - Liberty Head - Double Eagle, With motto - Gold 900, 33.43g, 34mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item. The USA 20 Dollars coin is a highly coveted piece from the Liberty Head series, commonly known as the Double Eagle. Minted in 1880 at the San Francisco Mint (S), this coin is composed of Gold 900, giving it a beautiful and classic golden hue. Weighing 33.43g and with a diameter of 34mm, it is a substantial coin that will make a great addition to any collection of American gold coins. The obverse features the iconic Liberty Head of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet, with the word ”LIBERTY” inscribed on it, surrounded by 13 stars. The year of minting is inscribed below the portrait. The reverse displays a bold and majestic eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch, with the inscription ”UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, the denomination 20 DOLLARS, and the motto ”IN GOD WE TRUST”. The eagle symbolizes American strength and unity, while the Double Eagle was the largest denomination in U.S. circulation at the time. The Liberty Head Double Eagle series, which was in use from 1849 to 1907, represents one of the most significant coin series in U.S. history.