The Double Eagle coin series was issued by the United States Mint from 1850 to 1933. Though in production for 83 years, the Liberty Head design by James B. Longacre dominated for 57 of those years. This iconic design represents a significant period in American numismatic history. Right now, 1899-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic flip!
• 50th release of the Liberty Double Eagle Coin!
• San Francisco Mint struck 2,010,300 coins in 1899!
• Limited number of graded coins available!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued a $20 (USD) face value fully backed by the US government.
• Graded About Uncirculated (AU).
• Lady Liberty on the obverse.
• The Great Seal of the United States on the reverse.
• Features the “S” mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

In the late 1890s, the San Francisco and Philadelphia Mints were the primary producers of the Liberty Double Eagle coins. Production soared, with more than 2 million coins minted annually at both locations. For the 1899 release, the San Francisco Mint alone struck over 2 million coins, cementing its role as a key player in producing these historic gold coins.

Each of these 1899-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins is in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, which means the coin has slight signs of wear that are hard to spot. Coins graded AU typically range from AU-50 to AU-58, with only light wear on the highest points and a good amount of original mint luster still present.

The obverse side of the 1899-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle Coin features Lady Liberty in left-profile, wearing a coronet crown. A ring of 13 stars surrounds her bust, symbolizing the original American colonies. Below her is the year of issue, “1899.”

On the reverse side, the 1899-S Pre-33 Liberty Gold Double Eagle displays the Great Seal of the United States. This Type III design shows a bald eagle holding the national shield, with arrows representing war and an olive branch representing peace. Thirteen stars are arranged above the eagle’s head, with the denomination “TWENTY DOLLARS” engraved below.

If you have any questions when buying gold coins, please don’t hesitate to contact BullionMax. You can reach us at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or send us an email.