{"product_id":"1895-20-liberty-head-double-eagle-ngc-ms61","title":"1895 $20 Liberty Head (Double Eagle) — NGC MS61","description":"\u003cp\u003eA solid example of a classic Longacre double eagle, this 1895 $20 Liberty is graded NGC MS61 and presents with bright original luster and the expected contact marks and abrasions for a lower mint‑state grade. The piece is 90% gold (0.9675 troy oz actual gold weight) and was struck at Philadelphia — a common, well‑documented date in the Liberty Head series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; significance Designed by James B. Longacre and produced during America’s Gilded Age, the Liberty Head double eagle (1850–1907) was the backbone of U.S. gold coinage. The 1895 Philadelphia issue was struck into circulation at a time of steady domestic commerce and is one of the series’ more commonly available dates — a workhorse date that nonetheless rewards type collectors and those building pre‑1933 gold sets. Gem examples are comparatively scarce, which gives even modest mint‑state pieces like MS61 steady collector and dealer interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage \u0026amp; technical data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage (Philadelphia, 1895): 1,114,605 pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 90% gold \/ 10% copper; gross weight ~33.44 g; actual gold weight ≈ 0.9675 troy oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition notes (your example) Graded NGC MS61 (cert #4297369-002). Original mint luster with multiple contact marks and light hairlines consistent with entry‑level mint state; a solid, honest MS61 that displays the type well. NGC and PCGS both note that survivors from 1895 are frequently found in the lower mint‑state grades (MS61–MS63), while true gems become scarce and command significant premiums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy collectors buy this date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven, type‑level date for Liberty Head $20 sets — obtainable in circulated and lower MS grades but still historically significant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive for investors who want tangible pre‑1933 U.S. gold with numismatic interest above melt value (AGW ≈ 0.9675 oz).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNGC certification provides marketplace confidence and easier liquidity for resale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cameo Coins and Metals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48438727475422,"sku":null,"price":7495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/0770\/2494\/files\/IMG_8061.jpg?v=1784148265","url":"https:\/\/cameocoinsandmetals.com\/products\/1895-20-liberty-head-double-eagle-ngc-ms61","provider":"Cameo Coins and Metals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}