Description
1895-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS62
PCGS # 9028
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS62
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1895
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1895-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS62
1895-S $20
SKU: 7582361
A classic late-19th-century San Francisco Double Eagle, this 1895-S $20 Liberty Head represents the golden age of American commerce and west-coast minting. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during an era when Double Eagles fueled large-scale trade and banking, the 1895-S remains an enduring collector favorite for its historical resonance, strong market demand, and attractive availability in Mint State.
While the 1895-S is a relatively common date overall—readily obtainable in high circulated grades and average Uncirculated condition—it becomes notably more challenging in Choice Mint State. This example, certified MS62, sits in the sweet spot collectors prize: fully Mint State with strong eye appeal potential and the undeniable presence of a true Gold Rush-era denomination produced at the nation’s premier western facility. In rarity context, the 1895-S is essentially comparable to the 1889-S, 1894-S, 1896-S, 1903-S, and 1906-S, with Gems very scarce despite the existence of a small number of superb near-flawless pieces.
Featuring the iconic Liberty Head design by James B. Longacre, the type is celebrated for its bold portraiture, crisp stars-and-shield heraldry, and unmistakable $20 gold grandeur. Many survivors display handsome golden color, often with deeper honey and amber highlights in the protected areas, lending exceptional visual warmth to this quintessential American gold issue.
Notable attributes and collector highlights
Date and mint: 1895-S, San Francisco Mint
Denomination and type: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle, a cornerstone type for U.S. gold collectors
Certified grade: PCGS MS62
Certification: 7582361
Population data: 4,100 certified in this grade, with 2,188 graded higher
Historical significance: a premier late-19th-century West Coast gold issue tied to America’s expanding economy and international trade
Rarity profile: common in circulated and average Mint State; moderately scarce in Choice Mint State; Gems very scarce
An excellent candidate for type collectors, Liberty Head specialists, and anyone assembling a high-quality set of San Francisco Double Eagles, this 1895-S delivers the blend of history, gold content prestige, and numismatic desirability that keeps the Liberty Head Double Eagle perpetually in demand.