Description
Up for grabs is a serious unit of U.S. gold — an 1896-S $20 Gold Liberty certified PCGS MS63+ and pedigreed to the Rive d’Or Collection. That “+” isn’t decoration — it means the coin almost punched into MS64 territory, and the graders knew it. Frosty luster, clean fields for an S-mint twenty, and a look that screams premium. If you’re collecting Liberty Double Eagles with real eye appeal and pedigree heat, you just found your hitter.
Facts
Denomination: $20 Gold “Double Eagle”
Type: Liberty Head (Coronet)
Year: 1896-S
Mint: San Francisco (S-mint gold = real Western commerce)
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: .900 Gold / .100 Copper alloy
AGW: 0.9675 troy ounces
Pedigree: Rive d’Or Collection (collector credibility baked in)
Era Check: This coin was money when the West was still wild, railroads were printing wealth, and gold was a currency — not an ETF.
Double Eagles weren’t novelty pieces — they were the top-tier money of 19th-century America.
Please review the description and photos carefully before purchasing. Coin grading is subjective; grades and values assigned by third-party grading services (TPGs), as well as references like the Greysheet and Redbook, are provided as a guideline and may not reflect current market values. All photos are taken with an iPhone and a desk lamp on white printing paper—there is no trickery. The coin you see is the coin you will get.
Shipping: Free shipping with tracking on all orders. High-value items may include expedited shipping and/or signature confirmation. Orders ship Monday–Friday after full payment is received.
Returns: 14-day returns accepted unless otherwise noted. Coins must be returned in their original, unopened holders. Gold and silver bullion coins are non-returnable. Any shipping costs covered by the seller will be deducted from the refund.
Questions? I’m always happy to help—please feel free to reach out anytime!