1900 $20

Description

# 1900 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin. ## PCGS MS-63 - A Classic American Gold Rarity. This lustrous Liberty Head Double Eagle represents a quintessential example of late 19th-century American gold coinage, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a pivotal era of numismatic history. Designed by the renowned James Barton Longacre, this *$20 gold piece* showcases the elegant Liberty Head design that dominated U.S. gold coinage from 1850 to 1907. Technical Specifications: - Mint: Philadelphia. - Mintage: 1,874,460. - Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - Weight: 33.4g. - Diameter: 34mm. - Edge: Reeded. Graded PCGS MS-63, this specimen represents an excellent example of a well-preserved Liberty Head Double Eagle. The coin exhibits strong mint luster and minimal marks typical of its grade, making it an attractive addition to both type collectors and gold coin enthusiasts. With a population of 15,855 coins in higher grades, this 1900-dated issue remains one of the more readily available dates in the series, offering collectors an accessible entry point into classic American gold coinage. Numismatic Significance: The 1900 Double Eagle is particularly notable for its historical context, representing the tail end of the 19th century and the golden age of American monetary production. Its substantial gold content and historical significance make it a prized collectible for numismatists interested in pre-1933 U.S. gold coinage. *PCGS Certification #31375028*