20 Dollars, United States, 1854

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One (1) 20 dollar coin

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United States, 1854

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Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet and facing left. 13 stars around.

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1854

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Reverse Image: Heraldic eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scrolls on either side of eagle, ring of 13 stars above eagle's head, rays of sun above stars.

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Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TWENTY D. / E PLURIBUS UNUM / O

The 1854-O double eagle is one of the great classics of the Liberty Head series. Today, there are probably fewer than 35 examples known in all grades. Most of the 1854-O double eagles seen have graded just Very Fine or Extremely Fine. The 1854-O double eagle has always been in great demand, but with the recent interest in the field of double eagles, the 1854-O issue has become nearly priceless. Probably the finest example known was found in the wreckage of the S.S. Republic.

Date Made: 1854

Mint: U.S. Mint, New OrleansDesigner: Longacre, James Barton

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Louisiana, New OrleansPlace Of Issue: United States

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, United States Double Eagle, Coins, Currency and Medals, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.0335Accession Number: 283645Catalog Number: 68.159.0335

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 2.3 mm x 33.5 mm; 3/32 in x 1 5/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-33a7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1079113

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