Lot 262
1877 Liberty Head Double Eagle Twenty Dollars Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $3,350
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $4,000-5,300
Origin: San Francisco, U.S.A.
Denomination: 20 Dollars
Year: 1877
Mint: San Francisco Mint
Grade/Condition: Fine
Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper/silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 33.4 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1877 at the San Francisco Mint, this Liberty Head Double Eagle twenty-dollar gold coin embodies a pivotal era in American numismatics and economic history. The obverse presents Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ enduring portrait of Lady Liberty, her classical profile framed by thirteen stars representing the original states, while the reverse features the iconic heraldic eagle, symbolizing the nation’s strength and unity. Believed to be in fine condition, the coin exhibits moderate wear consistent with circulation, yet the central design elements remain clearly visible, allowing the artistry to be appreciated. As a product of the San Francisco Mint during the late nineteenth century, it reflects both the craftsmanship of a prominent branch of the U.S. Mint and the economic optimism of the post-Gold Rush West.
Lot details
- Lot
- 262
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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