1875-CC $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle NGC XF45

Would you like to own a circulated, attractive double eagle from the famed Carson City Mint? Well, then look no further. AUCM has your coin waiting for you! Please take a look at the photos of this golden-yellow specimen, one that would be the perfect addition to your coin collection. NGC has graded 308 as XF45 with 1,471 finer. Collectors Universe give this issue a price of $5,000.00 in XF45.

The obverse of the $20 Double Eagle features a left-facing Liberty design influenced by Greco-Roman sculpture. A pearl-encrusted coronet inscribed with “Liberty” adorns her wavy hair, which flows down her neck. Thirteen stars that represent the original colonies/states surround her bust. The date is found below the image of Liberty.

James B. Longacre, the US Mint Chief Engraver who designed and engraved the famous Liberty Head double eagle series (1850-1907). Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

The reverse presents Longacre's exaggerated design, featuring a heraldic eagle, one that is quite different from eagles previously found upon our coinage. Dramatic rays emanate from the national bird, and a circle of 13 stars is found hovering over the eagle. Two contrived ribbons encircle the awkward creature, one of which the eagle holds firmly in its beak. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is split between the two ribbons. A federal shield is found on its breast and arrows and the ivy branch of peace are found, respectively, in its right and left talons. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TWENTY D. surround the bird at the coin's rim.