1896 Gold Better Than Bullion Double Eagle US Dollar $20  Coin Single Collectable United States of America Liberty/Coronet Head obverse

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1896 Gold Better Than Bullion Double Eagle US Dollar $20  Coin Single Collectable United States of America Liberty/Coronet Head reverse

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1896 Gold Double Eagle Coronet Head Coin

This 1896 Gold Double Eagle Coronet Head Coin is in better condition than bullion, though it is not graded. It was struck at the San Francisco branch of the US Mint with a mintage of 1,403,925 coins.

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This 1896 Gold Double Eagle Coronet Head Coin is in better condition than bullion, though it is not graded. It was struck at the San Francisco branch of the US Mint with a mintage of 1,403,925 coins.

  • Fineness: 0.900 / 21.6 carat
  • Finish: Bullion
  • Pure Metal Content: Contains 0.9677 troy ounce of gold
  • Weight: 33.43g
  • Diameter: 34mm

These popular coins are referred to as "Coronet Liberty" eagles. They were designed by James B. Longacre, who was chief engraver of the US Mint between 1844 and 1869. Be careful not to confuse them with the modern gold bullion eagles issued since 1986.

Obverse

The obverse shows a coronet head of Liberty, facing left surrounded by 13 stars. The date is set below the neck of Liberty.

Reverse

The reverse shows a representation of the Great American Seal with a halo of 13 stars and a circumscription reading:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
E PLURIBUS UNUM
TWENTY DOLLARS

Key Information

Intrinsic Value£3,184.63
Product ID14706
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Product Spec

MetalGold
Diameter34mm
Weight/SizeDouble
Gold Weight Troy Ounces0.9677
Fineness/Carat0.900 / 21.6
Date1896
Obverse DesignerJames Barton Longacre
Reverse DesignerJames Barton Longacre
Mint/BrandUS Mint
CountryUnited States of America
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