The 1894-S Liberty Head Double Eagle, struck at the San Francisco Mint, exemplifies the long-running design by James B. Longacre. PCGS has graded 2,920 as MS62 with 2,058 finer.
Its obverse depicts a left-facing Liberty with coronet inscribed “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars and the date below. The reverse shows a heraldic eagle with shield, clutching olive branch and arrows, framed by “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” above and “TWENTY DOLLARS” beneath.
Minted during the height of the California Gold Rush’s legacy, the 1894-S saw a production of 1,048,950 pieces, many entering circulation amid economic expansion. Surviving examples often show contact marks and abrasions from handling, making high-grade specimens scarce.
Graded PCGS MS-62, this coin exhibits sharp details with minimal wear, though light scuffs and marks appear in open fields under magnification. Its luster remains strong, with original surfaces free of cleaning or damage. As an uncirculated piece, it offers collectors a tangible link to Gilded Age prosperity and Western minting history.
| Product ID | 556341 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1894 |
| Mint Mark | S |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | MS-62 |
| Variety | - |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.9675 ozt Gold |
| Grading Agency | PCGS |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 42039938 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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