1896-S PCGS MS-62 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin

1896-S PCGS MS-62 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin The US Mint produced Liberty Double Eagles to circulate in the US from 1850 to 1907. Liberty Double Eagles are legal tender, hold a USD 20 face value, and contain .9675 oz of gold.  The design featured on this coin was created by the fourth Chief Engraver of the US Mint,  James B. Longacre, who gave Lady Liberty and the Heraldic Eagle elegant artistry. During regular coinage, the US Mint manufactured Liberty Double Eagle gold coins through several official branches, including the San Francisco Mint, which stamps the “S” mint mark on the reverse side of these coins.  SD Bullion has 1896-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins in stock, sealed and certified by PCGS as MS-62 coins. Coin Highlights Evaluated, graded, and encapsulated as an MS-62 coin by PCGS; Contains .9675 oz of gold content; Produced by the US Mint; Issued in San Francisco and carry the “S” mint mark; Pre-1933 Gold Coin; Holds USD 20 face value and legal tender status; The obverse displays Lady Liberty’s design; The reverse showcases the Heraldic Eagle. The Design On the obverse, Lady Liberty, who wears a tiara engraved with “LIBERTY,” is encircled by the thirteen six-pointed stars that refer to the Thirteen Original Colonies. The year of mintage is inscribed at the bottom rim. The reverse showcases the Heraldic Eagle with spread wings, the national shield in front of its chest, arrows in its talons, and the banner “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in its beak.  It is encircled by the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” followed by the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The “S” mint mark is beneath the shield. The coin’s face value engraved at the bottom reads “TWENTY DOLLARS.”  A PCGS MS-62 Coin PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) uses the Sheldon Scale as a parameter to appraise numismatic items, ranking coins from 1 to 70 according to their condition. An MS coin indicates Mint State, a coin issued as a business circulation one. Grade 62 indicates that the coin may present marks and hairlines in focal areas but with an acceptable overall appearance. Buy 1896-S PCGS MS-62 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coins at SD Bullion Safeguard your wealth with gold coins of renowned enduring worth. Purchase the 1896-S PCGS MS-62 $20 Liberty Double Eagle Gold Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion. You can also shop live through our web chat feature or at 1(800)294-8732 during regular business hours.