This 1857 $20 Liberty Double Eagle has been certified and graded by NGC as AU53. NGC’s encapsulation protects the coins AU53 Condition. The Liberty Double Eagle, designed by James B. Longacre, was minted from 1849 to 1907. Coin Specifications: Face Value of $20, backed by the U.S. Government Gold Content: 0.9675 Troy Ounce of Gold Designer: Designer: James B. Longacre Obverse: Profile of Liberty facing left, encircled by 13 stars with the word "Liberty" on her hair band. Reverse: Heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast with thirteen stars above. Surrounding the eagle is "United States of America" and the denomination. Edge Type: Reeded Mint/Mint Mark: Carson City (CC), Denver (D), New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S) and Philadelphia Mint (No Mint Mark). Weight: 33.436 grams Diameter: 34.1 mm Composition: 90% gold and 10% copper Brand: U.S. Mint   *Images are of actual coin you will receive. View NGC Certificate