Liberty Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Values

Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values have risen above $1000. That is the minimum value of this classic US gold coin.

High gold content and the current high value of the precious metal keep these coins at this lofty level.

Additionally, other factors often push Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values much higher. The first are rare dates and mint marks. An example, is the 1891-CC, worth over $5000. The value chart highlights these rare dates. Also there is a "mintmark" image to help locate the mint marks.

Equally important is the condition of your coin. The twenty dollar gold piece, is a large heavy coin, easily bumped and bruised. Collectors and dealers look for a coin with the least amount of abrasions and pay a premium.

The coin pictured is an "Uncirculated", lustrous coin, and because of its condition worth over $1500. Judging the condition of your coin, known as "Grading" is covered in more detail below.

Liberty Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Values - What Dealers Pay

Quality attracts the premiums. Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values reflect this. Study your coins carefully, not only looking for rare dates and rare mints but for coins in rare condition.

Liberty Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Values
	Condition of Coin
Date	Very Fine VF	Extremely Fine XF	About Uncirculated AU	Uncirculated

1877 $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,602 1877 CC $1,264 $1,640 $3,153 $13,305 1877 S $1,065 $1,188 $1,440 $1,699 1878 $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,467 1878 CC ** $3,680 $6,660 RARE 1878 S $1,065 $1,112 $1,440 $1,601 1879 $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,581 1879 CC $1,804 $4,253 $8,895 RARE 1879 O RARE RARE RARE RARE 1879 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,548 1880 $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $2,404 1880 S $1,069 $1,078 $1,440 $1,527 1881 ** $15,893 $18,236 RARE 1881 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,698 1882 RARE RARE RARE RARE 1882 CC $1,072 $1,277 $1,870 $7,823 1882 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,440 $1,857 1883 Proof RARE RARE RARE RARE 1883 CC $1,352 $1,655 $2,374 $5,300 1883 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,497 1884 Proof RARE RARE RARE RARE 1884 CC $1,364 $1,593 $1,890 $4,135 1884 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,460 1885 RARE RARE RARE RARE 1885 CC $2,833 $3,095 $5,879 $15,469 1885 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,461 1886 RARE RARE RARE RARE 1887 Proof RARE RARE RARE RARE 1887 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1888 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,496 1888 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,377 1889 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,677 1889 CC $1,261 $1,611 $2,010 $4,973 1889 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,439 1890 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1890 CC $1,235 $1,365 $1,690 $4,095 1890 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,479 1891 ** $8,915 $15,960 RARE 1891 CC $5,198 $7,129 $11,953 RARE 1891 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1892 ** $2,666 $3,515 $10,335 1892 CC ** $1,588 $2,183 $5,848 1892 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1893 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1893 CC $1,065 $1,935 $1,980 $5,803 1893 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,307 1894 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1894 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1895 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1895 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1896 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1896 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1897 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1897 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1898 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1898 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1899 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1899 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,337 1900 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1900 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1901 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1901 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1902 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,458 1902 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1903 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1903 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1904 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1904 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1905 $1,065 $1,192 $1,240 $1,776 1905 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1906 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,438 1906 D $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1906 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1907 $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1907 D $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 1907 S $1,065 $1,078 $1,088 $1,150 Liberty Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Values Updated 2009

The above Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values are computed from dealers price lists with various markup factors figured in. They reflect closely the value you would expect to receive when selling. Variations in value do occur subject to subtle grading points, collector demands and dealer needs.

If your coin is not listed above, it is and earlier date and these coins are seldom encountered. For additional reference... NumisMedia publishes an extensive fair market value price guide, covering retail Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values in detail.

Printable Coin Values Worksheet

Next, how to find the highest accurate value of your Liberty gold coins...

Dealers and collectors examine very closely twenty dollar gold pieces during the valuation process. They are looking for wear and abrasions. Known as "Grading" a coin.

When a coin first leaves the mint it is in "Uncirculated" condition. As it travels through commerce it begins to wear. Very slight wear, evident by minor breaks in the mint luster is an "About Uncirculated" coin.

More loss of detail, noticeable on the hair along the neck and above Liberty's ear, and the coin is in the lower "Extremely Fine" condition.

Compare your coins to the grading image below to find the highest Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values.

Because of the expertise required to grade accurately, the high value of twenty dollar gold coins and the large difference in value from one grade to the next, most are submitted to a grading service.

Collectors and dealers consider PCGS and NGC as leaders in coin grading services. Seek their advice. They both authenticate and grade your coin. The small fee you pay provides assurance you understand and receive the full value of your coin.

Most dealers before placing twenty dollar gold coins into their inventory, routinely send them to PCGS or NGC.

A quick look through a few sites shows the PCGS and NGC evaluation is an industry standard. Check a few rare coin dealers listings, look for those offering Liberty twenty dollar gold coins similar to yours. Their listings and prices include a notation of the NGC or PCGS assigned grade. Additionally, these coin dealers are potential buyers of your coins.

Mintmarks were placed on twenty dollar gold coins to indicate the mint of origin. Five different mints produced these majestic coins. The most popular and sought after is "CC" mintmark, used by the Carson City Nevada mint. Their low mintages and rarity command very high values.

Others to search for are an "O" the New Orleans mint in Louisiana, an "S" used by the San Francisco California mint and the "D" indicating the Denver Colorado mint.

The main mint in Philadelphia Pennsylvania did not use a mintmark. Locate the mintmark of the branch mints on the reverse, below the eagle tail feathers.

Liberty twenty dollar gold coin values are high, not only because of the nearly one ounce of precious metal, but also their rarity. An important part of US history, they remain in high demand by collectors and dealers. An exciting coin to own.

More Value Charts
Values listed for the One - $2.5 - Five - Ten and Twenty dollar gold coins. With the rise in price of gold all have increased in value.

Coin Values Discovery... find Liberty Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Values and...
All old US coin values. The home page is an excellent index, quickly leading to the major coin series. From Cents to Gold.