Brown Button Estate Sales
Timed Auction

$1M The National Jewelry Sterling & Coin Collectors Online Estate Sale

Fri, May 15, 2026 04:15PM EDT - Tue, May 19, 2026 08:00PM EDT
Lot 3

1864 $20 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle Coin, 0.97 ozt Gold Weight

Unsold

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U.S. 1864 Liberty Head Double Eagle Gold Coin. Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Type I, No Motto issue designed by James B. Longacre. The obverse shows Liberty facing left with “LIBERTY” on the coronet, thirteen stars around, and the date below. The reverse shows a heraldic eagle with shield, rays and stars above, with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “TWENTY D.” around the rim.  Desirable Civil War date.

Struck in 90% gold and 10% copper, with a standard weight of 33.40 grams and diameter of 34 mm. Reeded edge. Reported mintage was 204,235 pieces.

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Condition

Good, visible wear consistent with average use. See photos for more condition details.  The coin appears circulated, with scattered contact marks and light surface hairlines visible in the photos. From images only, it appears to fall in the XF to AU range, though certification is recommended before assigning a final grade or estimate.

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Item pickup is Thursday, May 21st from 1pm to 6pm in Parkville, MO 64152. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.