20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella"
United States · 1879 · Gold
0.9644 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1879 |
| Denomination | 20 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.857) (Cu .100, Ag .043) |
| Gross weight | 35 g |
| Fineness | 85.7% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.9644 ozt (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | James Barton Longacre |
| Type | Patterns |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella" contains 0.9644 troy ounces of gold (85.7% fine, 35 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
More 20 Dollars coins
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- 20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office1853
- 20 Dollar - Kellogg & Co.1854–1855
- 20 Dollars - Clark, Gruber and Co.1860
- 20 Dollars - Clark, Gruber and Co.1861
- 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto, Paquet reverse)1861
- 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, With motto)1866–1876
- 20 Dollars "1872 Double Eagle" (Pattern; aluminium)1872
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella"?
Each 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella" contains about 0.9644 troy ounces of pure gold — its 35 g gross weight at 85.7% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.9644 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella" minted?
The 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella" was issued 1879.
Who designed the 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella"?
The 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella" was designed by James Barton Longacre.
How big is a 20 Dollars "Metric Double Eagle / Quintuple Stella"?
It weighs 35 g and measures 34 mm across (gold (.857) (cu .100, ag .043)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.