{"title":"Twenty Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe discovery of gold in California in 1849 spurred the creation of one of America's most iconic coins—the $20 Double Eagle. First minted in 1850, this gold coin quickly became a cornerstone of U.S. currency, embodying immense purchasing power with nearly an ounce of pure gold. Initially struck in Philadelphia and New Orleans, production expanded to San Francisco in 1854 and Carson City in 1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Tale of Two Designs: Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiberty Head Double Eagles (1850–1907)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by James B. Longacre, the Liberty Head Double Eagle is celebrated for its classic elegance. It underwent three distinct variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 1 (1850–1866):\u003c\/strong\u003e No motto on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 2 (1866–1876):\u003c\/strong\u003e Added \"IN GOD WE TRUST\" and \"TWENTY D.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 3 (1877–1907):\u003c\/strong\u003e Denomination updated to \"TWENTY DOLLARS.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coins present a formidable challenge for collectors, with rarities like the 1854-O, 1870-CC, and proof-only issues such as the 1883 and 1884 commanding six-figure prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Gaudens Double Eagles (1907–1933)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1907, the Saint-Gaudens design, commissioned by President Theodore Roosevelt, is often heralded as the most beautiful coin ever minted. Its high-relief design debuted in 1907, featuring Liberty striding forward with a torch and olive branch, accompanied by a majestic eagle in flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 1 (1907):\u003c\/strong\u003e High relief with Roman numerals for the date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 2 (1907–1908):\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduced relief and no motto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType 3 (1908–1933):\u003c\/strong\u003e Added \"IN GOD WE TRUST.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertain dates, such as the 1927-D and 1933, remain extremely rare, making them highly coveted by numismatists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollecting and Investing in Double Eagles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Liberty and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles hold enduring appeal among collectors and investors. While earlier branch-mint coins are scarce in any condition, later issues from 1894 onward are more accessible, with 1904 being particularly abundant. Similarly, Saint-Gaudens coins from 1907–1928 are common, making them popular for gold bullion investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eParadimeCoins.com\u003c\/strong\u003e, we specialize in certified rare collectible coins, offering an extensive selection of $20 Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles. Whether you're a seasoned collector pursuing ultra-rare issues or an investor seeking tangible gold assets, our inventory and expertise can guide you to the perfect coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1865-20-au58-pcgs-cac","title":"1865 $20 AU58 PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 1865 Liberty Head Double Eagle is an intensely attractive Civil War–era survivor, struck during the final year of the conflict when gold coinage saw extensive use in international commerce and domestic hoarding, making truly choice About Uncirculated examples especially coveted today. With an estimated survival of just 1,008 examples across all grades, this issue remains scarce and highly collectible today. This PCGS AU58 example with CAC approval displays rich golden-apricot to orange-gold coloration across both sides, with abundant residual mint luster flowing smoothly through the protected fields and around the sharply rendered central devices. Light friction is limited to the expected high points, while the fields remain notably clean and problem-free for a large gold issue of this era, preserving the strong eye appeal that advanced double eagle enthusiasts prize. Last CAC sale was 2 years ago and at $7,800 11\/24 SB. This premium 1865 double eagle should command strong specialist demand and serve as a worthy anchor for an advanced Liberty Head set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/56858253\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #\u003cspan\u003e56858253\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• PCGS Price Guide -$7,500\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 72\/73\u003cbr\u003e• CAC Price Guide - $7,750\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 26\/66\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/8943\/58\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8943\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52036802380088,"sku":"56858253","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1865_20_AU58_PCGS_CAC_HOLDER.jpg?v=1784063297"},{"product_id":"1877-s-20-ms62-pcgs-cac","title":"1877-S $20 MS62+ PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe 1877-S double eagle is a fascinating late-Type II Liberty Head issue from the height of San Francisco’s role in converting vast quantities of Western gold into federal coinage, and this PCGS MS62+ CAC example stands out as an especially attractive representative of the date. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStruck from a mintage of 1,735,000 pieces, an estimated 8,500 examples survive today across all grades, with higher-quality certified pieces remaining popular among collectors. Both sides are fully struck with bold central detail. Rich frosty golden-orange luster blankets the surfaces and rolls evenly across the expansive fields, giving the coin vibrant cartwheel energy and a fresh Mint State appearance. The obverse shows warm honey-gold color accented by deeper orange highlights, while the reverse mirrors this originality with glowing frost and remarkably sharp detail throughout the eagle and denomination. Particularly impressive for a conditionally challenging San Francisco double eagle, the fields are exceptionally smooth for the assigned grade, with only minor scattered abrasions that remain well within the tolerance for the lofty MS62+ level and are notably less distracting than usually seen on large-format gold of this era. The eye appeal is far stronger than most survivors, easily justifying the CAC endorsement and positioning the coin as a premium-for-grade example. No recent public sales except 4 years ago for $9,000 and $7,200 in 2022; however, since then more recently another example sold for $8,504 07\/25 GC aligning well with the current PCGS Price Guide value of $8,500. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/51057041\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #\u003cspan\u003e51057041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS Price Guide -$8,500\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 22\/43\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 6 Finer\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/8984\/62\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8984\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52036976542008,"sku":"51057041","price":7565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1877-S_20_MS62_PCGS_CAC_HOLDER.jpg?v=1784063156"},{"product_id":"1856-20-au55-pcgs-cac","title":"1856 $20 AU55 PCGS CAC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe 1856 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a Philadelphia Mint issue from the early years of the denomination, struck in the wake of the California Gold Rush, yet far more elusive in higher-end About Uncirculated preservation than that figure would suggest, with an estimated 708 survivors across all grades. This AU55 PCGS example, further approved by CAC with a CAC Price Guide of $8,000 and no sales, presents a richly original orange-honey example complemented by softly frosted mint luster that remains active in the protected areas. Though overlooked by the mintage alone without understanding the low number of survivors, the 1856 has long been recognized by specialists as a challenging issue in attractive AU condition, particularly with CAC endorsement, and this example stands out for its combination of originality, surface quality, and superior eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/53709813\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #\u003cspan\u003e53709813\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS POP - 47\/86\u003cbr\u003e• CAC Price Guide - $8,000\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 28\/33\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/8917\/55\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8917\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52274500305208,"sku":"53709813","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1856_20_AU55_PCGS_CAC.png?v=1784062000"},{"product_id":"1908-s-20-ms65-pcgs-cac-ex-max-mehl","title":"1908-S $20 MS65 PCGS CAC EX MAX MEHL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eex Max Mehl included is the original flip this coin was in prior to just being graded. An exceptional and fully original Premium Gem example of the conditionally challenging 1908-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, this piece immediately distinguishes itself with luminous, high-end satiny luster and a beautifully layered golden-orange to reddish-gold color profile that remains consistent across both obverse and reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e The surfaces retain a smooth, nearly pristine texture for the grade, with only the most trivial, well-hidden marks that do not detract from the overall eye appeal. The expansive fields glow with vibrant luster, while deeper golden and light orange tones gather around the legends and along the lower sunburst, reinforcing a rich, original look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStruck from a modest mintage of just 22,000 pieces and \u003cspan\u003ean estimated survival of just 1,316 examples across all grades\u003c\/span\u003e, the 1908-S is widely recognized as one of the more elusive Saint-Gaudens double eagles in Mint State, with a strong tendency to appear in circulated grades due to heavy use in commerce. High-grade survivors such as this are seldom encountered, and examples combining this level of strike, surface preservation, and vibrant originality are decidedly scarce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePedigree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eex Federick W. Geiss Collection, via Max Mel. Lot 2048, 02\/1947.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/53067404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #53067404\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• PCGS Price Guide -$100,000\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS POP - 13\/24\u003cbr\u003e• CAC Price Guide - $108,000\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 4\/15\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/9149\/65\" class=\"underline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9149\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52298299769144,"sku":"53067404","price":116500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1908-S_20_MS65_PCGS_CAC_EX_MAX_MEHL.jpg?v=1784060059"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/collections\/twenty-dollar-752716-modified.png?v=1727184265","url":"https:\/\/paradimecoins.com\/collections\/rare-u-s-20-gold-double-eagles-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Paradime Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}