Robertson Trading Post Gold Double Eagles

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Format is stock number (e.g. 1879A), heading, photos, then description on each $20 Liberty with pricing.

Pricing is by a multiple of the Gold Market Spot price for one ounce of Gold. We don’t mean to imply that a $20 Liberty contains an ounce of Gold. It doesn’t. Its actual metal content, according to U.S. law, is .9675 Troy Ounce of gold. Pricing, however, is done by a multiple of Spot Price, because we cannot constantly re-price every piece of metal we have in the house. Even if Gold Spot goes below $900.00 an ounce, our pricing will hold to at least a $900 basis.

Since Credit Card companies charge us 2%, the prices shown are not for credit card transactions. On Credit Card transactions, there will be a 2% gross insurance and handling fee added to the shipping.

Since Double Eagles are the heaviest of the less uncommon gold coins, handling and storage are more unkind to them, particularly their obverses, than to smaller denominations. While we make no pretensions of being professional graders, we try to stay within parameters established by those who are. As we constantly reiterate, the ultimate grading decision rests with the purchaser, and we believe our photos and descriptions are clear enough for anyone to make an informed decision.

We have our $20 Libertys sorted by date: Pre-1880, 1880-1899, and 1900-1907.

I. 1880-1899

1882S A

1882-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU50

This $20 Gold Piece came from San Francisco Mint, and was surprisingly well struck in 1882. Letters are surprisingly clear on Liberty's headband. Upper hair has only slight indications of any wear. The best part is that the front of this coin is in near-full lustre. Reverse is even more lustrous with excellent detail and negligible indications of any wear. Own it for Ounce Spot + $65.00.

1885S A

1885-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU 50

Interested parties should not fixate on the darker toned high point areas of this coin's obverse and miss its strong points. Upper hair has the lines visible throughout, if faint. Liberty motto and crown beads are better defined than many BU specimens of this coin. Obverse has generous amounts of lustre and reverse even moreso. Lustre is more pronounced on the reverse, as interested parties will notice who don't fixate on the darker areas. We believe, any way, that this is a low-grade AU, but the photos ought to suffice for prospective buyers to grade for themselves. Own it for Ounce Spot + $70.00.

1889S A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece AU58

We consider this $20 Liberty Gold Piece from the 1889 issue of the San Francisco Mint to be a high AU on the strength of its details and lustre. Obverse hairlines are strong, and headband letters are strong to T and Y, whose marring is explicable as bag contact because of moderate marking generally on the obverse. Reverse Eagle feathers are fully detailed, and horizontal shield lines are sufficiently clear. Both sides have full lustre. Bag marking is moderate to obverse, but there's one conspicuous mark on Liberty's cheek. The important grader, however, is the ultimate purchaser. Own it for Ounce Spot + $75.00.

1889S B

1889-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece XF45

We believe this excellent $20 Liberty Gold piece made its journey back eastward from San Francisco, some time after it was struck in 1889, in a wooden container, hence some dark toning on its high points. Despite about 20 percent dark toning on this coin's obverse, Liberty's hair detail is quite strong as are the beads and braid hair. Bag marking is moderate on obverse. Reverse's dark toning is limited to the high points, there's considerable lustre on reverse, and Eagle feather detail is excellent. We consider this a strong XF, but believe interested parties can tell enough from the photo to make their own conclusions as to grade. Own it for Ounce Spot + $50.00.

1890S A

1890-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU50

This excellent $20 Liberty Gold Piece is a sample of the San Francisco Mint's output from 1890. Despite moderate bag marking on the obverse, some of which affects Liberty's face and throat area slightly, hair detail is quite strong and shows little indications of wear. Complete lines are visible if weak above the headband and near Liberty's ear. Considerable lustre among stars and near edges. Reverse has conspicuous lustre on well over 50 percent of its area, and feather details are excellent. We consider this coin a lower grade AU, but we believe that the photo is sufficiently clear for prospective buyers to grade for themselves. Own it for Ounce Spot + $65.00.

1891S A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1891-S MS61

This is an excellent $20 Liberty Gold Piece from San Francisco Mint, issue in 1891. It has full lustre, obverse and reverse, with some detracting field toning to obverse, more conspicuous in the photo than it is in the slab container (which is another reason that we photograph our coins out of the container). Bag contact marking is modest, mostly impacting the upper letters on the headband on obverse. There is a tiny partial rim nick at 11 o'clock on obverse, more conspicuous in the photo than in person. Hair lines are fully visible. There is on tiny scratch that runs across Liberty's throat past the 8 o'clock star. Reverse has full detail with very slight bag marking on some of the letters. We consider this coin to be an MS 61, but we’re pricing it down on account of the nick. The important opinions on grading, however, are those of prospective buyers, and the photo should be clear enough for them to make their own decisions. Own it for Spot + $75.00

1891S B

1891-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU50

This excellent $20 Gold Piece is part of San Francisco Mint's output for 1891. Obverse has negligible bag marking, but has a slight flattened area on the outside rim edge near the 10 o'clock star and another one at 5 o’clock on the obverse rim edge. Both are visible in the photo. Hair detail is nearly complete with some slight flattening on braid and directly beneath it. Beads are visible but not entirely clear all the way down to the Y. Reverse has negligible wear indications, negligible marking, and plenty of lustre. Because of the complexion clarity, lustre, and details on obverse, we consider this coin to be an AU. Photo detail, however, should be sharp enough for interested parties to draw their own conclusions as to grade. Own it for Ounce Spot + $50.00.

1893 A

1893 $20 Liberty Gold Piece XF45+

This exceptionally nice $20 Gold Piece is part of Philadelphia Mint's output from 1893. Hairlines are visible but weak in places. Braid has considerable detail as does upper hair. Beads and letters are somewhat flattened from E on downward. Bag marking is minimal on both obverse and reverse. Obverse has some nice dark toning interspersed with the stars. Reverse has mostly a hing of dark toning except near the rim, where its lustre is brighter. Minimal indications of any contact on reverse. Own it for Ounce Spot + $50.00.

1893S A

1893-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU50

This $20 Gold Piece is part of San Francisco Mint's output from the year 1893. Obverse has slight wear indications. Upper hairlines are visible if weak in about 10 percent of their surface area. Slight indications of wear or contact to braid. Obverse has, we're happy to say, considerable, near-full lustre. Reverse is excellent and lustrous with excellent details. Own it for Ounce Spot + $65.00.

1894 A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1894 MS61

This excellent specimen from Philadelphia Mint's output in the middle of the 1890s Depression comes from 1894. The coin is excellent. Both obverse and reverse have full lustre and clear detail. Obverse's headband letters and hairlines are clear, but bag- or contact marking is moderate. The coin has strong eye appeal, with the only detractions at 18 inches away being very tiny edge marks between 10 and 11 o'clock on the rim, a hair scratch from Liberty's throat toward the 7 o'clock star, and a mark from directly over the 8 digit in date to the 4 o'clock star. Reverse detail and lustre are strong, with the beginnings of some dark toning beneath the Eagle's left wing in the field. We consider this Liberty Double Eagle to be an MS 61, but prospective buyers should be able to come up with their own grade from studying the photograph. Own it for Spot + $100.00

1894 B

1894 $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU50

This $20 Gold Piece, struck in Philadelphia in 1894, has fully detailed hairlines, only with some wear areas - most notably the braid. Upper hairlines are visible if weak, and lower hairlines show consistent details. Obverse bag marking is very light, but it's moderate in the field and more extensive on Liberty's face. Perhaps the main detraction is the obverse edge ding at 11 o’clock, conspicuous in the photo. Here's the great thing, though, about this coin. Both its surfaces have extensive, nearly full, lustrous toning. Reverse Eagle has similar, even more extensive, toning, and wear to Eagle feathers are very minimal. Own it for Ounce Spot + $65.00.

1894 C

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1894 MS62

This $20 Liberty Gold Piece is a product of Philadelphia Mint from 1894. It has full lustre both sides, very attracktive. Bag marking to obverse is exctenseive but light, and the main impacted feature is the upper parts of the final 3 letters on the Headband. There is some tiny contact marking to the extreme outer rim edge between 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock, as well as to the date digits. Reverse is sharply detailed throughout and fully lustrous. We consider it an MS 62, and we believe that to be conservative. The important consideration, though, in this and all cases is the opinion or concurrence from the prospective buyer - and the photograph ought to suffice for that. (sent to ANACS for grading; eta available July 2008)

1894S A

1894-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece XF40

Despite wear indications on letters E though Y on Liberty's headband, on her braid, on the center area of her upper hair, and to the hair in areas below the braid, we believe she has sufficient sharp details to warrant calling this $20 Gold Piece, struck in San Francisco in 1894, an XF. Obverse has only moderate bag marking in its fields, and visible toned lustre near its edges and among its stars. Reverse has negligible wear to Eagle's feathers and to horizontal shield lines. There is considerable nice toned and frosty lustre in reverse's field and among letters. Photos should provide enough clarity and detail for prospective buyers to determine grade for themselves. Own it for Ounce Spot + $50.00.

1894S B

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1894-S XF 45

This $20 Liberty Gold Piece from San Francisco, struck in 1894, has excellent detail, especially on its reverse. Obverse shows some wear to upper letters near headband. There is some weakness to upper hairlines, the braid, and behind Liberty's ear. Field marks are minimal except for two tiny ones to the right of the 4 digit. Stars are surrounded by frosty toning. Reverse has near-full lustre and only minimal wear to the feathers' high points. We consider this coin to be a strong XF, but invite interested parties to judge for themselves from the photo. Own it for Ounce Spot + $40.00.

1896 A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1896 MS63

This $20 Liberty Gold Piece, struck in Philadelphia in 1896, has dazzling frosty lustre and only moderate bag marking. Obverse hairlines and details are all strong. Marking is pretty much confined to Liberty's mouth and cheek area, the tops of the Headband motto letters, and a scattered series of tiny marks from above the date toward the 4 o'clock field area. Liberty looks much better in person than in the photo, but we’d rather the photo accentuate the faults of a coin anyway. Obverse rim has only tiny marked areas between 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock on its edge. Reverse is strong and fully lustrous with only minimal marking confined to the field near 3 o'clock, second L in Dollars, and upper rim edge between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock. We consider this coin to be an MS 63. The ultimate judge of grade, though, is the prospective buyer, and we believe the photo allows this coin to speak for itself. (sent to ANACS for grading; eta available July 2008)

1896S A

1896-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece AU58

There is sufficient hairline detail and braid detail among a fully lustrous obverse to warrant calling this $20 Gold Piece a strong AU. It was struck in San Francisco in 1896, and bag marking is extensive but not deep. Reverse is fully lustrous, well-struck and well-detailed. We encourage prospective buyers to study the photo and arrive at their own conclusions, however, as to grading. Own it for Ounce Spot + $75.00.

1897S A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1897-S MS63

This $20 Gold Piece is one of San Francisco Mint's issue from the year 1897. Both obverse and reverse have full lustre, and bag marking is minimal on both. Most surface contact evidence is confined to upper letters on the headband. There is a conspicuous area of black toning or soot on obverse beneath Liberty's throat, but it is not a mark or scratch. Similarly, on Reverse, two tinier vertical soot pieces traverse two letters of the Motto. There iare visible marks to the reverse rim between 12 and 1 o'clock and at 5 o'clock. We consider this coin to be MS63. Photo is sufficiently clear, we believe, for interested parties to judge for themselves. (sent to ANACS for grading; eta available July 2008)

1897S B

1897-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece XF45

The obverse of this San Francisco $20 Gold Piece struck in 1897 has excellent details, and even a lot of subdued lustre. Hair detail lines are visible if faint in places, and the headband motto is clear except for the last 2 letters. Reverse is excellent, with only minimal wear indications to the Eagle's head. Wing feathers and shield lines are very strong. Mint mark is a bit fuzzy. We consider this Double Eagle to be a strong XF, but photos should suffice for interested parties to grade for themselves. Own it for Ounce Spot + $60.00.

1898S A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1898-S MS62

This $20 Gold Piece, a representative of the San Francisco Mint's output from 1898, has full lustre. Bag marking is minimal, and mostly conspicuous with the upper letters of Liberty's headband. Slightly affected are one or two areas of the upper hair, and tiny places on Liberty's cheek and throat. Very light indications of some circular scouring in the obverse field. Bag or roll marking to reverse is minimal, its details are excellent, and it has nice frosty toning to its lustre. We consider this coin to be a strong MS 62, but we believe that the photos are clear enough for prospective buyers to judge grade for themselves. (sent to ANACS for grading; eta available July 2008)

1898S B

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1898-S AU50

This is an excellent representative of San Francisco Mint issue from 1898. There is some weakness to the upper portions of the final letters of Liberty, but the moderate bag-marking on the coin's obverse is consistent with that aspect. Upper hairlines are completely visible if weak at points as are braid hairlines. Both surfaces are lustrous, obverse and reverse. Eagle feathers are strongly detailed on reverse. Horizontal shield lines are visible but weak, and there's a tiny mark running vertically across them to the right side, detectable in the photograph. Due to its lustre and detail at crucial points, we consider this coin to be an AU50. We invite interested parties to peruse the photograph and see whether they concur. We're not interested, of course, in receiving any messages on that subject unless there's a purchase order involved. Own it for Ounce Spot + $65.00.

1899 A

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1899 MS61

This $20 Gold Piece, from the final year of the 19th Century, was among the Philadelphia Mint's products. It has full lustre both sides, is well struck, and has excellent eye appeal. Obverse has moderate to extensive bag marking, with some tiny but conspicuous marks near liberty's Mouth. Headband motto is surprisingly well struck, and hair detail is excellent throughout. There are two tiny marks on the rim between 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock. Reverse is well-struck and in exquisite detail, with only modest marking contact. We consider this coin to be an MS61, but we urge prospective buyers to study the photograph and, if they agree, express their approval with a purchase. Own it for Spot + $75.00

1899 B

$20 Liberty Gold Piece 1899 MS61

This $20 Liberty Gold Piece, among Philadelphia's final issue for the Nineteenth Century, has full lustre on both sides. Hairline detail is excellent on obverse. Bag/contact marks on obverse, however, are moderate to extensive. The coin has great eye appeal and from 18 inches away only field marks - beneath Liberty's chin, on either side of the date, and in the 4 o'clock area - are conspicuous. Reverse details are very clear throughout, with only modest contact marking. Horizontal shield lines are exceptionally clear. This was a well-struck coin. We consider it to be an MS 61, but invite prospective buyers to scrutinize the photograph and purchase the coin if any concur. Own it for Spot + $75.00

1899S A

1899-S $20 Liberty Gold Piece XF45

This $20 Gold Piece was struck in San Francisco in the final year of the Nineteenth Century. Its obverse has only small indications of ever being bag-marked. There is, however, a scratch from Liberty's throat that extends to about 7 o'clock on the rim. Reverse is well-struck, lustrous, and shows only minimal wear in high places on the Eagle. We consider this coin to be an XF, but urge prospective buyers to study the photographs and decide for themselves. Own it for Ounce Spot + $50.00.

Shipping rates: $10.00 per coin, USPS Priority Mail, insured. $5.00 each for combined or additional purchases.

Tennessee residents furnish resale certificate or add 9-3/4% Sales Tax. After $1500, rate goes to 7% on Tennessee Tax, but only on single items. A set can be considered a single item.

Return policy: we offer a full money-back return policy so long as the customer notifies us within 3 days of her or his receipt of the merchandise and returns it immediately. Breaking our security seal on coins will void the return privilege. Metal market fluctuation is not a valid reason to return a gold or silver coin. We are not responsible for return postage.

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