1903-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle NGC MS62

Here’s a desirable piece to add to your collection. Please take a look at the photos provided by AU Capital Management. NGC has graded 3,264 as MS62 with 9,247 finer. Collector’s Universe prices this issue at $3,000.00.

James B. Longacre, the artist-engraver who crafted this beautiful coin. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

The obverse of the $20 Double Eagle presents a left-facing Liberty inspired 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.

The reverse presents Longacre's exaggerated design, featuring a heraldic eagle, one that is unlike eagles previously found upon our coinage. Dramatic rays emanate from the national bird, and a cluster of 13 stars hovers over the eagle. Two contrived ribbons surround the bottom of the awkward creature. 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 (above) and TWENTY DOLLARS (below) surround the bird at the coin's rim.