20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office, United States

20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office, United States, 1853 obverse image20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office, United States, 1853 reverse image
20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1853
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1789-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Moffat Co. San Francisco, United States (1849-1853)
20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office Reference Price

Reference Price

$12500.00-$37999.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Four line inscription with issuer and date.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Heraldic eagle, banner with purity above, value below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .900THOUS TWENTY D.

Reverse:

UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISOCO CALIFORNIA .1853.

20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

20 Dollars - U.S. Assay Office sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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