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The 1869 Liberty Double Eagle circulated during a complex period of post-Civil War adjustment and reconstruction. This particular 1869 $20 Double Eagle comes from the era of Reconstruction in the American South and boasts even, warm golden toning across both sides with a satin-like luster. Today, 1869 Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The American economy in 1869 was grappling with the transition from wartime production to peacetime commerce, dealing with inflation caused by greenback currency issued during the war, and witnessing the continued expansion of railroad networks, most notably the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad that same year. Economic growth was uneven, with industrial expansion in the North contrasting sharply with the devastated Southern economy, while debates over monetary policy—particularly the question of whether to maintain greenbacks or return to a strict gold standard—dominated political discourse.
This 1869 Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin is available in a slab and arrives in MS61 condition. This coin displays a safe, satin sheen on the reverse with cartwheel luster that moves smoothly across the fields. The color and texture of the coin are balanced and provide good eye appeal.
The obverse of the 1869 Liberty Gold Double Eagle displays a portrait of Lady Liberty. Introduced in 1849 by James B. Longacre, the design presents Liberty in left-facing profile relief wearing a coronet crown. Thirteen stars form a circular border above her portrait, while the date inscription is positioned along the lower edge of the design.
On the reverse of the 1869 $20 Double Eagle Coin is the Great Seal of the United States. This design features a forward-facing bald eagle holding the national shield against its chest. In its talons, the eagle grasps an olive branch symbolizing peace and a bundle of arrows representing military strength. As a Type II specimen in the series, this coin features the inclusion of IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions when buying gold. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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The 1869 Liberty Double Eagle circulated during a complex period of post-Civil War adjustment and reconstruction. This particular 1869 $20 Double Eagle comes from the era of Reconstruction in the American South and boasts even, warm golden toning across both sides with a satin-like luster. Today, 1869 Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coins are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The American economy in 1869 was grappling with the transition from wartime production to peacetime commerce, dealing with inflation caused by greenback currency issued during the war, and witnessing the continued expansion of railroad networks, most notably the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad that same year. Economic growth was uneven, with industrial expansion in the North contrasting sharply with the devastated Southern economy, while debates over monetary policy—particularly the question of whether to maintain greenbacks or return to a strict gold standard—dominated political discourse.
This 1869 Pre-33 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin is available in a slab and arrives in MS61 condition. This coin displays a safe, satin sheen on the reverse with cartwheel luster that moves smoothly across the fields. The color and texture of the coin are balanced and provide good eye appeal.
The obverse of the 1869 Liberty Gold Double Eagle displays a portrait of Lady Liberty. Introduced in 1849 by James B. Longacre, the design presents Liberty in left-facing profile relief wearing a coronet crown. Thirteen stars form a circular border above her portrait, while the date inscription is positioned along the lower edge of the design.
On the reverse of the 1869 $20 Double Eagle Coin is the Great Seal of the United States. This design features a forward-facing bald eagle holding the national shield against its chest. In its talons, the eagle grasps an olive branch symbolizing peace and a bundle of arrows representing military strength. As a Type II specimen in the series, this coin features the inclusion of IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions when buying gold. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
