Lot 8
1900 Liberty Double Eagle Gold MS
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $3,400
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $3,500-4,000
Origin: United States
Denomination: Twenty Dollars
Year: 1900
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Estimated MS
Metal: Gold
Weight: 33.4g
Additional Description: The 1900 Liberty Head Double Eagle stands as a testament to the enduring design that graced American gold coinage for over half a century. Crafted under the hand of James B. Longacre, this $20 piece features the timeless profile of Liberty, her coronet inscribed with LIBERTY, encircled by thirteen stars representing the original states. The reverse showcases a powerful heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing the nation’s readiness for defense and desire for peace.
Minted at a time when the United States was emerging as a global economic power, the 1900 issue reflects both stability and optimism at the dawn of a new century. Though produced in large numbers, many specimens have survived in remarkable condition, offering collectors a direct connection to the financial history and artistic traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lot details
- Lot
- 8
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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