1862 NGC AU-53 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin

1862 NGC AU-53 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin By 1862, gold coin production at the Philadelphia Mint had sharply declined. In the midst of the Civil War, this was further impacted by widespread hoarding, exporting, and melting of coins valued above one dollar. Consequently, the 1862 double eagle has an exceptionally low survival rate and is highly sought after date. Among Type One double eagles from this mint, it is the rarest in overall rarity, aside from the extremely rare 1861 Paquet reverse. Coin Highlights Evaluated, graded, and encapsulated as an AU-53 coin by NGC; Contains .9675 oz of gold content; Produced by the US Mint; Pre-1933 Gold Coin; Holds a USD 20 face value and legal tender status; The obverse depicts Lady Liberty; The reverse portrays the Heraldic Eagle. The Design The obverse features Lady Liberty wearing a tiara inscribed “LIBERTY.” It is encircled by thirteen six-pointed stars symbolizing the original Thirteen Colonies. The year of mintage, engraved in small letters, is beneath Liberty’s effigy at the bottom rim. On the reverse, the Heraldic Eagle was depicted with spread wings, clutching arrows in its talons, the national shield on its chest, and the banner “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in its beak.  The artistry displays the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the coin’s face value of “TWENTY DOLLARS.” An NGC AU-53 coin NGC – Numismatic Guaranty Company is an independent third-party service that appraises coins and grades them from 1 to 70 based on their condition using the Sheldon Grading Scale. AU-53 stands for Almost or About Uncirculated and describes a coin that shows slight wear on more than half of the design and very minor softness on the highest points. Buy 1862 NGC AU-53 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins at SD Bullion Own a piece of history that will be cherished for generations to come.  Shop the 1862 NGC AU-53 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion. You can also place an order during regular business hours through our web chat feature or by calling 1(800)294-8732.