1863-P $20 Gold Liberty Great Kentucky Hoard NGC MS62

The Great Kentucky Hoard Forever Changes The Landscape Of Civil War Coinage

When the Civil War broke out in early 1861, gold, silver, and even copper coins vanished from circulation as people fearful of the war’s outcome stashed them away. Nowhere was this more pronounced than in Kentucky where the state was divided in its loyalties with one group of politicians declaring neutrality in the conflict and another faction voting to join the Confederacy. Over the years, Kentucky has been the site of many hidden treasure troves and the most recent discovery is being hailed by coin experts as a find that will forever change the landscape of Civil War coinage.

Where Did The Coins In The Great Kentucky Hoard Come From?

Christened as the Great Kentucky Hoard, this amazing find consists of more than 700 vintage United States gold coins dated between 1840 and 1863 that were unearthed on Kentucky farmland! Part of the allure of this particular treasure hoard is the mystery—the exact origin and circumstances surrounding the burial of the Great Kentucky Gold Hoard remains unknown! Is it possible that this hoard of gold coins was an insurance policy for someone who lived in Kentucky, someone who expected to come back at a later time to dig them up? Did he or she die—or forget—where the coins had been buried? Were any landmarks like a tree or fence destroyed or removed, making it harder to remember where the coins were buried? All of these are possible scenarios as to why these coins were secreted away only to finally see the light of day 160 years later.

1863 Gold Liberty Coins From The “Mother Mint

Here you can secure a spectacular $20 Gold Liberty struck in 1863 at the “Mother Mint” in Philadelphia that has been certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Uncirculated Mint State-62 (MS62) condition. This coin is not easily located in any grade, and it is rare in Uncirculated. In 1861, the Philadelphia Mint struck nearly 3 million $20 Liberty coins. But with the Civil War raging and the outcome in doubt, the number of Double Eagles struck in Philadelphia from 1862 to 1865 significantly cratered with just 142,790 struck in 1863, the same year that the great Battle of Gettysburg was fought. Out of the 720 coins discovered in the Great Kentucky Hoard, a remarkable 18 of them were $20 Gold Liberty coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint and just four are being made available. Each will come encapsulated in a museum-quality acrylic holder with a label that pedigrees it as coming from the “Great Kentucky Hoard.” Your coin will arrive beautifully housed in a custom wooden presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a fact-filled storybook about this sensational hoard.

Longacre Long-Running $20 Liberty Head “Double Eagle”

Designed by James B. Longacre, the beloved creator of the famous Indian Head Cent, this $20 Liberty comes struck in nearly a full ounce of highly pure 90% fine gold and is an absolute “must-have” for any collection of United States coins. Following the discovery of vast quantities of gold in California, the Treasury Department decided to create a new denomination called the $20 Double Eagle, for it was twice the size of the previous highest denomination, the $10 Eagle. Longacre’s $20 Gold Liberty coin was a long-running series struck by the U.S. Mint from 1850 to 1907. These Gold Liberty Double Eagles from the Great Kentucky Hoard are classified as Type 1 versions of the coin because they do not include “In God We Trust” which was added in 1866 following the Civil War. There are actually three varieties of Liberty Head double eagles: the 1850–1866 style with the denomination expressed as TWENTY D, the 1866–1876 style with the denomination expressed the same way but with the addition of IN GOD WE TRUST, and the 1877–1907 type with the denomination expressed as TWENTY DOLLARS.

Extremely Limited Availability

Our Unique & Scarce Division is the exclusive distributor of this recent find of more than 700 U.S. vintage Civil War era gold coins that were discovered buried in Kentucky. Quantities are extremely limited so order now before the coins of this hoard disappear, perhaps never to return!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• PART OF THE GREAT KENTUCKY HOARD – This coin has been certified and authenticated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being part of the Great Kentucky Hoard, a find of more than 700 vintage United States gold coins dated between 1840 and 1863 that were unearthed on Kentucky farmland.
• UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your coin has been graded by NGC in Uncirculated Mint State-62 (MS62) condition.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – This legal-tender $20 coin was struck in 1863 by the Philadelphia Mint in 33.436 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measures 34 in diameter.
• ICONIC JAMES LONGACRE DESIGN – These coins were originally designed by James Barton Longacre (1794–1869), the 4th Chief Engraver at the United States Mint. The coin was issued with slight type variations from 1850 to 1907 making it one of America’s longest-running coin series. Dates will vary.

Don’t miss your chance to secure a piece of the Great Kentucky Hoard with this fabulous 1863-P $20 Gold Liberty Coin. Order it now graded by NGC in Uncirculated Mint State-62 (MS62) condition. Quantities are extremely limited so act fast!