20 Dollar Double Eagle “Liberty Head” | Gold | 1850-1907

The $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle is one of the best-known historic gold coins from the United States. The coin is struck in 0.900 fine gold (21.6 karat) and contains 30.09 grams of pure gold. This makes it an appealing alternative to modern standard 1 ounce bullion coins (31.1 grams). It is a gold coin with a story—ideal for investors who also value history.

The total weight is 33.44 grams. With a diameter of approximately 34 mm and a thickness of about 2 mm, the coin has a solid, recognisable size and presence. The $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle was struck as legal tender and genuinely circulated between 1850 and 1907. Coins are supplied from various dates within this period and may show signs of wear.

The face value of this coin was 20 US dollars (USD). Today, it is worth considerably more. In the early 20th century, the Liberty Head Double Eagle was succeeded by the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle; both coins share the same gold content and weight, but differ in design.