First minted in 1850, the Double Eagle was the largest denomination of gold coin produced for circulation in the United States. These coins, composed of .9675 Troy oz of 90% gold with the remaining metal being copper, were struck with the Liberty Head design until 1907. Right now, 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available in certified condition from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
Each 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin comes sealed in a PCGS plastic slab with an About Uncirculated (AU) 58 grade. These coins show only light wear on the highest points, preserving much of their original mint brilliance.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1878-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagles displays a left-profile bust of Lady Liberty. James B. Longacre’s design portrays Liberty with her hair pulled back in a bun, wearing a coronet crown. The design is encircled by 13 stars, with the date placed at the bottom. The inscriptions include only LIBERTY and 1878.
Reverse
The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States, which underwent three design changes between 1850 and 1907. The 1878-S coin carries the Type III design, marking the change from TWENTY D. to TWENTY DOLLARS in the denomination inscription. Other inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the S mint mark.
History
In response to the California Gold Rush, the U.S. Mint introduced the Double Eagle to expand the nation’s gold coin offerings. The Liberty Head design adorned these coins from 1850 until 1907, when the Saint-Gaudens design took over until the series ended in 1933.
Ordering
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| Year | 1878 |
|---|---|
| Condition | AU58 |
| Grading Service | PCGs |
| Mint Mark | S - San Francisco |
| Metals Purity | .900 |
| Producer | US Mint |
| Thickness | 2.41 mm |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Condition | Almost Uncirculated |
| Denomination | $20 |
| Country | United States |
| Designer (Obverse) | James B. Longacre |
| Designer (Reverse) | James B. Longacre |
| Edge Style | Reeded |
| Product Series | Liberty Double Eagle |
| Certificate of Authenticity | No |
| Packaging | PCGS Plastic Slab |
| Packaging Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 |
| Metal Content | .9675 Troy Ounce |
| Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
| Mintage | 1,739,000 |
| Provident ID | 4083829 |
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