The 1895-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle represents the mature phase of America’s largest circulating gold denomination. PCGS has graded 4,098 as MS62 with 2,182 finer.
Struck at the San Francisco Mint during a period of economic recovery and western commercial growth, it reflects the practical role gold coinage still played in everyday banking and international trade at the end of the nineteenth century.
Augustus Saint-Gaudens would soon redefine the $20 design, but the Liberty Head type remained the workhorse of American gold coinage in 1895. Christian Gobrecht’s classical portrait of Liberty, paired with a heraldic eagle reverse, conveys stability and continuity. Coins from San Francisco often display bold strikes and rich luster, traits that can be especially appealing when preserved at higher Mint State levels.
Certified by PCGS in MS-62, this example retains strong overall eye appeal while showing the light abrasions typical of large gold coins that saw limited handling. The grade reflects originality and honest preservation, offering a clear view of how these double eagles appeared as they moved from mint to vault during a formative era of U.S. monetary history.
| Product ID | 556689 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1895 |
| Mint Mark | S |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | MS-62 |
| Variety | - |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.9675 ozt Gold |
| Grading Agency | PCGS |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 46115042 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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