The $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin holds the distinction of being the largest denomination of gold coin ever produced by the United States Mint. Designed by James B. Longacre in 1849, this coin was introduced into circulation in 1850 and quickly became popular among the public. The Double Eagle was mainly used in transactions between banks and merchants, both domestically and internationally. Right now, 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic flip!
• 29th release of $20 Double Eagle Coins!
• Final mintage of 1,739,000 coins at San Francisco!
• Limited availability of AU coins!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value of $20 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Graded About Uncirculated.
• On the obverse is a portrait of Liberty.
• The reverse features the Great Seal of the United States.
• S Mint mark.

During and after the American Civil War, most gold production by the United States Mint took place at the Carson City Mint and the San Francisco Mint. In 1878, the San Francisco Mint struck 1.739 million coins, significantly more than the Philadelphia Mint’s production of 543,625 coins. The Carson City Mint added another 13,180 coins to the total.

All of the 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins offered by BullionMax are available in About Uncirculated condition. An AU grade signifies that the coins exhibit medium to near-full mint luster, with minimal wear on the highest points or only slight signs of friction on the raised details.

On the obverse of the 1878-S Liberty Double Eagle Coins, you will find Longacre’s portrait of Lady Liberty. This left-profile bust shows Liberty wearing a coronet crown, surrounded by a ring of 13 stars. The date is positioned at the bottom of the field.

The reverse side of the 1878-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Coin showcases the Great Seal of the United States, characteristic of these coins as Type III specimens, which feature the third design iteration. Alongside the bald eagle with the US national shield, arrows, and an olive branch, these coins prominently display the TWENTY DOLLARS engraving for the denomination.

If you have any questions when buying gold coins, please feel free to ask. BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online using our web chat, and via our email address.