1873 Open 3 $20 Liberty Head Double Gold Eagle Coin NGC MS 61

### 1873 Open 3 $20 Liberty Head Double Gold Eagle Coin NGC MS 61 Bullion Exchanges proudly offers the 1873 Open 3 $20 Liberty Head Double Gold Eagle Coin NGC MS 61. Struck by the United States Mint, this historic coin contains 0.9675 troy oz of .900 fine gold. Certified by NGC with a grade of MS 61, this coin showcases excellent detail and luster. As part of the iconic[**Liberty Head Double Eagle**](file:///buy-gold/pre-1933/gold-liberty-head%3Fcategory_id=877&in_stock_only=1&perPage=72&order=price&dir=ASC&currentPage=1) series, this piece represents a significant era in American coinage and is an ideal addition to any collection or investment portfolio. The 1873 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Coin is a remarkable artifact from the 19th century. The Open 3 variety was introduced during a pivotal year when the U.S. Mint adjusted the digit "3" in the date to a more open and clear design to improve legibility. The Liberty Head design, created by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, was used from 1850 to 1907 and reflects the nation’s economic expansion following the California Gold Rush. Double Eagles of this era were primarily used in large financial transactions and international trade, making them both functional and symbolic of America’s growing prominence. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded by NGC as MS 61** - Contains 0.9675 troy oz of .900 fine gold - Denomination: $20 - Produced by the [**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Fin_stock_only=1&perPage=72&order=price&dir=ASC&currentPage=1) - Arrives in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features a left-sided bust of Lady Liberty, her hair in a more loose and free manner along with a tiara. Encircling the rim are 13 stars along with the year of mintage. - **Reverse:** Shows the American bald eagle with a patriotic shield on its chest, wings spread open for flight. It holds a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the denomination Bullion Exchanges offers an extensive selection of historical [**U.S. gold coins**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins), including the **1873 Open 3 $20 Liberty Head Double Gold Eagle Coin NGC MS 61**. Place your order today, and our team will securely package and ship your coin. If you have any questions, please [**contact**](file:///contacts) our dedicated customer service team for assistance **You may also like:** - [**1905 $20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle Coin NGC MS 63**](file:///1905-20-liberty-head-gold-double-eagle-coin-ngc-ms-63) - [**$1 Gold Indian Princess Head Type 3 NGC MS 61 (Random Year)**](file:///1-gold-indian-princess-head-type-3-ngc-ms-61-random-year) - [**1852 $2.5 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Gold Coin NGC UNC Details**](file:///1852-2-5-liberty-head-quarter-eagle-gold-coin-ngc-unc-details)