• Gold$4,075.70/ozup3.43%
  • Silver$52.37/ozup5.25%
  • Platinum$1,499.60/ozup4.87%
  • Palladium$999.50/ozup7.06%
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1852 $20

Lot 1052

1852 $20

PCGS 50

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Grade
PCGS 50
Certificate
14901754
Denomination
$20
Year
1852
Series
Liberty Double Eagles
Metal
GOLD
Country

Description

# 1852 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle. An exceptional representative of the classic Liberty Gold Double Eagle series, this 1852-dated $20 gold piece offers collectors a pristine window into mid-19th century American numismatic artistry. Certified by PCGS at a solid *About Uncirculated-50* grade, this specimen represents a significant moment in United States gold coinage history. Struck during the height of the California Gold Rush, this Liberty Double Eagle features the iconic Christian Gobrecht design with remarkable preservation. The obverse displays a magnificent left-facing Liberty Head with crisp, well-defined details, while the reverse showcases the heraldic eagle in sharp relief. Light golden-honey coloration indicates excellent original surfaces with minimal circulation wear. Technical Specifications: - Denomination: $20 Gold Double Eagle. - Mint: Philadelphia. - Metal Composition: 90% Gold. - Weight: 33.436 grams. - PCGS Certification: #14901754. - Grade: *AU-50*. This coin represents a scarce early example from the Liberty Double Eagle series, a pivotal period in U.S. gold coinage. With strong eye appeal and excellent technical preservation, it would be a distinguished addition to any serious numismatic collection focusing on pre-Civil War gold issues. Condition Report: Minimal abrasions consistent with the assigned grade. Surfaces display original luster with light, even wear. No significant marks or detractions that would compromise the coin's exceptional visual appeal.