abcd425 Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Hello, could someone let me know what this coin is and the history behind it? It is a US gold coin from 1878 that was worth $20. Thanks! Images: https://postimg.cc/gallery/MVRmwmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 It's called a double eagle* and was in fact worth $20 when issued. If genuine, it's made of 90% gold so its current value would obviously be much higher. The lack of a mint mark indicates it was made in Philadelphia. That said I'd pay to have the coin evaluated. Based on the pictures, some marks near the date look a bit suspicious but I'm not an expert in fakes. * "Eagle" is the name of the US $10 denomination but IIRC the name never appeared on coins issued at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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