20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto)
United States · 1849–1866 · Gold
0.9675 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1849–1866 |
| Denomination | 20 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 33.436 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.9675 ozt (30.09 g) |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | James Barton Longacre |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty (coronet head) facing left, surrounded by 13 stars, with date below
Reverse
Heraldic eagle with Union shield holding 3 arrows and an olive branch, 13 stars and rays above
About this coin’s value
The 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto) contains 0.9675 troy ounces of gold (90.0% fine, 33.436 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 - 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
- 20 Dollars "1872 Double Eagle" (Pattern; copper)1872
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto)?
Each 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto) contains about 0.9675 troy ounces of pure gold — its 33.436 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.9675 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 (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto) minted?
The 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto) was issued 1849–1866.
Who designed the 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto)?
The 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto) was designed by James Barton Longacre.
How big is a 20 Dollars (Liberty Head - Double Eagle, No motto)?
It weighs 33.436 g and measures 34 mm across (gold (.900) (.100 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.