The $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle is a sought-after coin among collectors and investors alike. These coins hold a significant place in American history, originating after the California Gold Rush and circulating through pivotal periods like the US Civil War, Reconstruction, and the turn of the 20th century. At BullionMax, you can now purchase the 1877-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagles in Extremely Fine condition.

Coin Highlights:

• Each coin comes protected in a plastic holder!
• This marks the 28th year of the Liberty Gold Double Eagle!
• A total of 1.735 million coins were minted at the San Francisco Mint!
• Contains .9675 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Issued with a face value of $20 (USD) by the United States.
• Graded in Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
• Obverse features Lady Liberty.
• Reverse showcases the American bald eagle.
• Bears the S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

In 1877, one of the largest labor uprisings in U.S. history, the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, occurred. It began in West Virginia and quickly spread across the country, involving thousands of workers protesting against wage cuts and poor working conditions in the railroad industry.

During 1877, the majority of $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagles were minted on the West Coast at the San Francisco Mint. While coins were also produced by the Philadelphia Mint and Carson City Mint, they struck just over 440,000 coins combined—almost a million less than San Francisco.

The obverse of the 1877-S $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle features a striking portrait of Lady Liberty by James B. Longacre, the 4th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Liberty is depicted in left-profile relief wearing a coronet crown, surrounded by 13 stars.

On the reverse, you’ll find the Type III design, which debuted in 1877. This design change showcased the face value as “TWENTY DOLLARS,” replacing the previous “TWENTY D.” inscription.

These 1877-S Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available in Extremely Fine (XF) condition, exhibiting light wear only on the high relief points of the design elements, while still retaining traces of their original mint luster.

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