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This website provides information about the Liberty Double Eagle minted from 1849 to 1907. This classic $20 gold coin is a favorite of many collectors and includes some incredible rarities.
The obverse of the coin features a depiction of Liberty and the reverse features a heraldic eagle. This coin was designed by James B. Longacre and underwent several minor design modifications during the course of the lengthy series.
Read more about the background and history of the series, as well as highlights and important issues for collectors.
Some of the images for this site are courtesy of the Coin Page. Other images are from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection.
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