$20 “Double Eagle,” 1900—Philadelphia.
$20 “Double Eagle,” 1900—Philadelphia.
Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left, wearing a crown bearing the inscription “LIBERTY
,” surrounded by thirteen stars. Date “1900” in the exergue.
Reverse: American heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, bearing the federal shield, surmounted by the motto “
IN GOD WE TRUST.” Caption “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “TWENTY DOLLARS.”
Edge: Reeded.
Legal weight: 33.44 g.
Metal and fineness: 900 gold.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Mint: Philadelphia.
Engraver: James B. Longacre.
References: KM# 74.3; Friedberg 177.
Condition: TTB.
$20 “Double Eagle,” 1900—Philadelphia.
Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left, wearing a crown bearing the inscription “LIBERTY
,” surrounded by thirteen stars. Date “1900” in the exergue.
Reverse: American heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, bearing the federal shield, surmounted by the motto “
IN GOD WE TRUST.” Caption “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and denomination “TWENTY DOLLARS.”
Edge: Reeded.
Legal weight: 33.44 g.
Metal and fineness: 900 gold.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Mint: Philadelphia.
Engraver: James B. Longacre.
References: KM# 74.3; Friedberg 177.
Condition: TTB.
