The 1899 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle stands as one of the most plentiful dates in the entire series. This PCGS MS-64 example represents the upper tier of what survives today. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a generous mintage of 1,669,300 pieces, the issue saw heavy commercial circulation and melting during the 1930s Gold Recall, leaving relatively few high-grade survivors despite the originally large production.
Its bold design by James B. Longacre features a classic coronet Liberty on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, embodying the confidence of Gilded Age America. In MS-64 condition, the coin displays booming cartwheel luster with only minor scattered contact marks. The strike is typically sharp on the hair curls and eagle feathers, and the fields remain clean for the grade.
Highly liquid and widely collected, premium-quality 1899 double eagles in MS-64 remain a favorite among type collectors and date-set builders seeking an attractive, near-Gem example of the iconic Liberty Head series without venturing into five- or six-figure territory.
| Product ID | 556608 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1899 |
| Mint Mark | |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | MS-64 |
| Variety | - |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.9675 ozt Gold |
| Grading Agency | PCGS |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 04980837 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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