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$20 ‘Double Eagle’, 1878 – Philadelphia.
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$20 ‘Double Eagle’, 1878 – Philadelphia.
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 3,000 - CHF 3,500
Voluntary lot
Description
$20 ‘Double Eagle’, 1878 – Philadelphia.
Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left, wearing a crown inscribed with ‘LIBERTY’, thirteen
stars around the rim and the date ‘1878’ in the exergue.
Reverse: American heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, the federal shield on its breast, the motto ‘IN GOD
WE TRUST’ above. Inscription ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’ and denomination ‘TWENTY DOLLARS’.
Edge: Reeded.
Legal weight: 33.44 g.
Metal and fineness: 900 gold.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Mint: Philadelphia.
Engraver: James B. Longacre.
References: KM# 74.3; Friedberg 177.
Condition: Very Fine+.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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