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The 1877-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, minted in San Francisco, showcases James B. Longacre’s enduring design. NGC has graded 770 as AU58 with 1,806 finer.
The obverse presents Liberty in profile, her coronet boldly inscribed “LIBERTY,” encircled by thirteen stars. The reverse displays a detailed eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch, the denomination “TWENTY D.” arched above and the small “S” mintmark below, marking its origin at the bustling Western mint.
Certified NGC AU-58, this coin hovers just below Mint State. Light rub appears only on the highest points—Liberty’s cheek and the eagle’s wingtips—leaving intricate details fully struck. Hair lines, coronet jewels, and feather textures remain razor-sharp. Frosty original luster radiates from protected areas, accented by pale gold patina, while broad fields stay remarkably clean.
In 1877, this double eagle equaled a substantial sum—roughly two weeks’ pay for a skilled craftsman or the cost of a quality saddle. Lightly circulated yet impeccably preserved, it endured the era’s economic shifts, from railroad expansion to labor unrest. As a near-Mint survivor, it stands as a gleaming testament to Gilded Age prosperity and numismatic craftsmanship.
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