$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head Type I - Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year, 1850-1866)

### $20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head Type I - Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year, 1850-1866) Bullion Exchanges presents the **$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head Type I**, a historic U.S. gold coin struck from .900 fine gold and issued between 1850 and 1866. This **Almost Uncirculated** (AU) condition coin retains much of its original detail, displaying only slight signs of circulation. As one of the earliest $20 Gold Double Eagles, this Type I design is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, offering both collectors and investors a tangible link to the nation’s rich gold heritage. The [**$20 Liberty Head Double Eagle**](file:///buy-gold/us-gold-coins/pre-1933/liberty-head/20-double-eagles) was first introduced in 1850, following the California Gold Rush, which significantly increased the nation's gold supply. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin features Lady Liberty’s left-facing portrait on the obverse, encircled by 13 stars representing the original U.S. colonies. The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with a shield, a motif inspired by the Great Seal of the United States. The Type I series, minted until 1866, predates the addition of the “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto, making it distinct from later designs. **Coin Features:** - Contains 0.9675 troy oz of .900 pure gold. - Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition - Face Value: $20 - [**U.S. Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3Fin_stock_only=1&perPage=72&currentPage=1) issue from the following mints – Philadelphia, Denver, Carson City, San Francisco, or New Orleans. - Dates will be chosen randomly and are determined by our available inventory on hand - Individual coins will be shipped in plastic flips - **Obverse:** Features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a pearl-studded Coronet with “LIBERTY” inscribed on it. Her head is encircled by 13 stars to represent 13 original colonies of the US. At the bottom is the year of mintage - **Reverse:** Features a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast and holding olive branches and arrows in its talons, a design inspired from the Great Seal of the United States. Words “IN GOD WE TRUST” surrounded by 13 stars above the eagle. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY DOLLARS.” As an early issue of America’s largest gold coin of the era, the **$20 Gold Double Eagle Liberty Head Type I - Almost Uncirculated AU (Random Year, 1850-1866)** is a rare and historically significant piece of U.S. coinage. Secure a piece of 19th-century American history today at Bullion Exchanges. Please [**contact**](file:///contacts) our customer service team with any questions. **You may also like:** - [**$10 Gold Eagle Liberty Head - Polished or Cleaned (Random Year)**](file:///10-gold-eagle-liberty-type-polished-or-cleaned-random-year) - [**$1 Gold Liberty Head - Holed (Random Year)**](file:///1-gold-liberty-head-holed-random-year) - [**$5 Gold Half Eagle Liberty Head - Ex Jewelry (Random Year)**](file:///5-gold-half-eagle-liberty-head-ex-jewelry-random-year)