Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Gold Double Eagle

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Expert: - 7/26/2009


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Hi i have recently been given a 1873 liberty $20 gold coin, i have tried to find out some information about it but don't seem to have much luck, i have looked for a mint stamp under the tail but all i can see is what looks like a blob of gold to the left directly above the letter 'N'.
I would be grateful if you could give me any background on this coin - where it was minted and how many,and have you any idea of its value?

Neil

Answer
Hi Neil,
The blob is probably the letter "S".  That would signify that the coin was minted in San Francisco.  1,040,600 were minted in that year in San Francisco.  
Depending upon the condition, your coin is worth a minimum of $900 and could be worth substantially more.

I hope this helped you.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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