Coin Collecting

Liberty $20 Gold Coin – What You Should Know   by Daryl Chapman

Because of the price of gold and silver today, there are so many efforts to locate, research and possibly buy rare and antique Coins. In the past, people have actually developed real fascination in acquiring Gold Coins. There are many interested in collecting these precious finds. Others find them as a profitable means of investment.

One of the most popular gold coins ever produced is the Liberty $20 gold coin. Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed the popular coin. The first one was designed by James B. Longacre and was regularly manufactured in 1850. The design was also very intricate with the image of Liberty on the obverse side wearing a crown with the word LIBERTY written on it. On the same side, 13 stars can be found arch on Liberty’s head which represented the 13 colonies before. The reverse side of the coin also featured 13 stars and with the words United States of America written in an arch form. This $20 Liberty coin was often referred to as the Liberty $20 Double Eagle or the $20 Liberty Coronet. It was widely circulated during that time and was in production until 1907. It was actually used as a legal tender in the US.

In 1905 President Franklin D. Roosevelt, during his term as President commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens who was also his dear friend to re-design the Liberty coin. President Roosevelt wanted something as grand as Greek and Roman gold coins because he believed that the United States was already starting to make itself as one of the most powerful nations of the world. The result was to be one of the most intricately designed coins in the US and in the world as well. The obverse side of this renowned gold was a stunning imagery of Liberty holding the torch of freedom on her right hand and the olive branch of peace on the left. Her hair was set in a flowing motion in perfect sync with her flowing gown. The first ever introduction of this coin was in 1907. When it was released, President Roosevelt did not include the words “In God We Trust” because he did not think it was appropriate or blasphemous. But it was inevitably incorporated in 1908 when the popular opinion of the US public won. That is why this $20 Liberty coin can also be referred to as with or without motto.

The coin’s histrorical background is outstanding making its value truly priceless. A lot of people now are very interested in buying the $20 Liberty gold coin. Avid coin collectors are going to auctions and searching online to be able to find a $20 Liberty gold coin in good condition. Its actual value when it was recalled by President Roosevelt was $20.67 but today because of the scarcity of the coin it is now valued at a very high price and considered as one of the most wanted collectors’ coins in the world.

There are many ways on how to begin investing in the Liberty gold coin. The internet is one very convenient place to get these valued coins. Before you do, make sure that you take precaution on where and how you make your transactions.

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