Coin Highlights: Prior to 1850 the $10 Eagle was the largest denomination of U.S. coin. 1st $20 Double Eagle minted in 1849. Grade: VF/XF Denomination: $20.00 Mint Mark: Varies Metal Content: 0.9675 troy oz. Purity: .900 Thickness: 2.41 mm Diameter: 34 mm All coins will be in protective packaging. Obverse: Shows Liberty, facing left, encircled by 13 stars with the word “Liberty” on her hair band. 13 Stars represent the original 13 Colonies in USA. Reverse: Features a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast with thirteen stars above. Surrounding the eagle is “United States of America” and the denomination. Designed by James B. Longacre and minted from 1850-1907 1849 is a Pattern Coin 1849-1866 No Motto on Reverse 1866- 1876 Motto added above Eagle 1877-1907 Value Twenty Dollars change from Twenty D. S. Mint issue from the following mints: Philadelphia, Carson City, Denver, New Orleans or San Francisco.
