1868 S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details

### 1868 S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin NGC AU Details Own a tangible piece of post–Civil War American history with the **1868-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin**, certified AU Details by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company). Struck at the famed San Francisco Mint, this classic coin contains 0.9675 troy ounces of .900 fine gold and bears the enduring Liberty Head design by renowned engraver James B. Longacre. The [**Liberty Head Double Eagle**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/liberty-head/20-double-eagles), introduced in 1850, was born from the California Gold Rush, which supplied the raw gold needed to justify such a large denomination coin. The 1868-S issue followed shortly after the Civil War and Reconstruction era, making it a historic numismatic artifact from a time of national rebuilding and westward expansion. The "S" mintmark denotes its origin in San Francisco—a critical mint location due to its proximity to California's booming gold fields. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded as AU Details by NGC** - Contains 0.9675 troy oz of .900 gold - Denomination: $20 - Struck by the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Forder=year_x&dir=DESC&currentPage=1&perPage=72) - Comes in an NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features the left profile of Lady Liberty, wearing a diadem, that is engraved with the phrase "LIBERTY." Inscribed at the bottom is the year of mintage along with 13 stars that represent the original colonies of America. - **Reverse:** Displays a bald eagle bearing a patriotic shield on its chest and its wings spread open. In its talons, are a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the denomination Whether you're a gold bullion investor or a serious collector of historic U.S. coinage, the **1868-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle** is a captivating addition to any collection. Purchase this certified AU Details coin today at Bullion Exchanges, and explore our extensive catalog of [**pre-1933 U.S. gold coins**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933) to find more treasures from America's golden age of coinage. If you have any questions or concerns, please [**contact**](file:///contacts) one of our customer service representatives. **You may also like:** - [**1907 $20 Gold Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Coin NGC MS 63**](file:///1907-gold-saint-gaudens-double-eagle-coin-ngc-ms-63) - [**$10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle PCGS AU 55 (Random Year)**](file:///10-liberty-head-gold-eagle-pcgs-au-55-random-year) - [**1910-S $10 Indian Head Gold Eagle Coin NGC MS 62**](file:///1910-s-10-indian-head-gold-eagle-coin-ngc-ms-62)