1873 $20 Open 3 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS63 (CAC)

1873 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle — Open 3 — PCGS MS63 (CAC), Philadelphia Mint A choice Mint State survivor from the most collected Type II Double Eagle date, this 1873 Open 3 Liberty Head $20 is certified PCGS MS63 and approved by CAC for superior eye appeal and quality within the grade. Vibrant satiny luster dances across classic yellow-to-orange gold surfaces with subtle green-gold highlights, offering the bold, full-bodied flash collectors prize in 19th-century U.S. gold. Key details Variety: Open 3 (Philadelphia) Type: Liberty Head Double Eagle, Type II (motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” reverse legend reads TWENTY D.) Grade: PCGS MS63; CAC approved Mintage: 1,709,800 Population (PCGS): 293 in MS63; only 90 graded higher Designer: James B. Longacre Specs: 34 mm; 33.436 g; 90% gold, 10% copper; 0.9675 oz actual gold Why this coin Type II Liberty $20s (1866–1876) are challenging in true Mint State due to the series’ heavy weight and historical handling; contact is expected on most examples. This MS63 presents strong luster and above-average eye appeal for the date and type—attributes underscored by its CAC approval. The 1873 Open 3 is the most available Type II for high-grade type sets, offering a premium combination of condition, liquidity, and value. Open 3 diagnostics In 1873, both “Closed 3” and “Open 3” date styles were used. On the Open 3, the lower ball of the digit is large and the open space within the “3” is wide—the ball would “pass through” the opening. On the Closed 3, the opening is constricted and would not accommodate the lower ball. For Philadelphia issues, Open 3 is common; Closed 3 is distinctly scarcer. Historical significance Struck during a pivotal era of post–Civil War finance, the 1873 Type II Double Eagle bridges commerce and gold-standard history. It remains the most approachable Type II date from VF through Choice Uncirculated, making it the smart selection for type collectors seeking a problem-free, certified Mint State example without the steep premiums of rarer dates. Collector notes Ideal for: Type II $20 type sets, CAC-focused collections, investment-minded buyers seeking market depth Eye appeal: Bright, frosty luster with attractive yellow-gold to orange-gold color; contact limited to small, typical abrasions consistent with the assigned grade SEO: 1873 $20 Double Eagle Open 3, Liberty Head gold coin, PCGS MS63 CAC, Type II Twenty D., Philadelphia Mint rare coin, U.S. gold investment, Longacre Double Eagle, CAC-approved gold.