$20 Liberty Head Double Eagle – Type 2 (1866–1876)

Historic Pre-1933 U.S. Gold | Scarce Civil War–Era Type 

The $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Type 2 is one of the most desirable pre-1933 U.S. gold coins ever struck. Minted only from 1866 to 1876, this coveted subtype features the introduction of the famed motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”—a historically significant change that marks the nation’s post–Civil War era. With its limited production run and low surviving populations, the Type 2 is widely considered one of the scarcer and more collectible Double Eagle designs.

These coins were minted at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Carson City Mints, and examples from certain dates and mintmarks—especially Carson City (CC) issues—are recognized for their strong numismatic premiums due to rarity and collector demand. Each coin contains 0.9675 troy oz of gold and is composed of 90% gold / 10% copper, giving it a distinctive, durable 19th-century appearance.

Why Investors and Collectors Choose the Type 2 $20 Liberty Double Eagle

• Short 11-year production window makes it significantly scarcer than Type 1 and Type 3 issues

• Historic introduction of the national motto, increasing its desirability among numismatists

• Large-format pre-1933 U.S. gold trusted by investors seeking long-term wealth protection

• Strong demand from both collectors and gold buyers, supporting long-term liquidity

• Exceptional historic value from the Reconstruction-era United States

Every $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle offered by USAGOLD is carefully inspected for quality and authenticity, sourced from reputable networks, and backed by over 50 years of trusted expertise in rare and historic U.S. gold coins.

Specifications

• Type: Liberty Head Double Eagle – Type 2

• Years of Issue: 1866–1876

• Gold Content: 0.9675 troy oz

• Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

• Diameter: 34 mm

• Designer: James B. Longacre

Add this historically important and increasingly scarce $20 Liberty Head Type 2 Double Eagle to your collection or long-term bullion portfolio. A standout piece of American numismatic history—and a tangible store of wealth—from one of the most pivotal eras of the 19th century.

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