1865-S $20 Gold Liberty Type I PCGS XF45

Civil War Gold That Disappeared From Circulation

When the American Civil War broke out in April of 1861, no one knew what the outcome would be. Terrified of what was to come, citizens quickly began hoarding as much precious metal coinage as they could. By January of 1862, virtually all of the nation’s gold coins had disappeared and copper-nickel coins soon followed. It got so bad that for the first time in history, the United States of America had no federal coins in circulation.

Type I Versions From The Last Year Of The Civil War

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. Longacre’s $20 Gold Liberty coins was a long-running series struck by the United States Mint from 1845 to 1907. These Gold Liberty Double Eagles were minted by the San Francisco Mint in 1865, the last year of the Civil War. These are Type 1 versions of the coin because they do not include “In God We Trust” which was added the following year.

Scarce Civil War-Era Gold That Escaped The Melting Pots

Plus, each one available in this offer has been certified, graded, and encapsulated by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS ) as being in Extremely Fine-45 (XF45) condition! These 90% gold $20 Gold Liberty Coins, first minted in 1849, were the largest gold coins struck for circulation with a 34 mm diameter. These gold pieces have always been a collector’s favorite—in part because the 1933 Gold Recall Act resulted in many being melted forever, greatly reducing the number available to collectors.

Tons Of Extras Included!

This $20 Gold Liberty coin will also come with a ton of extras, including an 1865 Six Cents Collection Three-Piece Set (featuring an Indian Head Cent, a Two Cent Piece and a Three Cent Nickel), an 1874–1876 45 Cent Fractional Currency Note from the last series of fractional paper currency, a gorgeous 1864 $10 Confederate Note printed by the Confederacy, Civil War era Railroad Stock Certificates, photos of Abraham Lincoln and Stonewall Jackson, a Confederate Bond Note, and a copy of the Gettysburg Address!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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 1845 to 1907 making it one of America’s longest-running coin series. Dates will vary.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each of these $20 Gold Liberty coin was struck in 33.436 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measures 34 mm in diameter.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – These coins were $20 “Double Eagle” legal tender in a time when they were used mostly for large bank transfers and business transactions.
• EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION – Your $20 Gold Liberty has been graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in Extremely Fine-45 (XF45) condition.

James Longacre’s $20 Gold Liberty was one of the most recognizable coins of its day. Now it can be instantly recognizable in your collection! Secure yours now!