Description
1895 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS63
PCGS # 9027
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS63
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1895
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1895 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS63
1895 $20
SKU: 34820611
The 1895 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle is a perennially popular Philadelphia issue and one of the most obtainable dates in the series, making it an ideal cornerstone for collectors building a high-grade type set or an advanced Liberty Head Double Eagle run. While readily found in circulated and lower Mint State grades, the date becomes meaningfully more challenging in true Gem condition, adding extra appeal to this PCGS MS63 example for buyers who want strong eye appeal without the steep premium attached to MS65 coins.
Struck during the height of America’s classical gold-coinage era, the Liberty Head design by James B. Longacre pairs a confident, coroneted portrait with a bold heraldic eagle reverse—an iconic look that defined U.S. gold for decades and remains one of the most widely collected large-denomination types today.
This Mint State coin displays rich original gold color with appealing luster and an overall well-preserved look consistent with the grade. MS63 examples represent a sweet spot for collectors seeking a handsome, problem-free Double Eagle that still conveys the presence and prestige of a full $20 gold piece.
Key features and collector notes
Coin: 1895 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: PCGS MS63
Certification number: 34820611
Design type: Liberty Head Double Eagle (Longacre)
Rarity context: Among the eight to ten commonest Liberty Head Double Eagle dates overall; considerably scarcer in true Gem (MS65) than in lower Mint State grades
Population insight: PCGS reports 4,304 graded at this level, with 999 graded higher (Population data as provided)
A classic, historically significant Philadelphia Double Eagle with enduring liquidity and broad collector demand—an excellent choice for both type collectors and date-focused specialists seeking a high-quality Mint State representative of this popular issue.