Lot 1096
1904 $20 Liberty
NGC 66
Starting bid
$10,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 66
- Certificate
- 6064361006
- Denomination
- $20
- Year
- 1904
- Series
- Liberty Double Eagles
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1904 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle. NGC MS-66 PL | Prooflike Gem Specimen. This exceptional 1904 Liberty Gold Double Eagle represents a pinnacle of early 20th-century American coinage, featuring stunning prooflike surfaces that elevate this piece far above typical mint state examples. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this $20 gold piece showcases the iconic Liberty Head design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in breathtaking preservation. The NGC MS-66 PL designation highlights extraordinary eye appeal, with mirror-like fields and exceptional strike quality that commands immediate collector attention. With a population of just 450 coins at this grade level, this specimen represents a truly scarce numismatic treasure. The coin's pristine surfaces reveal crisp, sharp details with minimal contact marks, indicative of careful preservation through the decades. Technical Specifications: - Mint: Philadelphia. - Metal Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper. - Designer: Augustus Saint-Gaudens. - Weight: 33.436 grams. - Diameter: 34mm. Provenance and Significance: A premier example of Pre-1933 gold coinage, this Liberty Double Eagle offers collectors an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a near-gem specimen with remarkable prooflike characteristics. The coin's exceptional preservation and NGC certification ensure both its numismatic and intrinsic value.
