1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin

The 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin was the first year of the series that was readily available to coin collectors and investors. The 1850 Liberty Head $20 gold coins, saw a very large original output of more than 1.3 million coins between the Philadelphia and New Orleans mints.

The 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin weighs 33.44 grams and contain 0.9613 ounces of gold. They are also 34 millimeters wide, which places their diameter about halfway between the widths of a modern-day half dollar and silver dollar. The Liberty Head $20 Gold coins heavy weight and large size make them very popular among coin collectors and investors alike. Not to mention, the history behind these coins, directly linked to the discovery of gold during the Gold Rush, adds a classy touch to these American coins.

Grading the 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin

If you are talking about a coin or grouping of coins that was minted during the 19th century, then naturally you are talking about a coin that was minted over 150 years ago. During that time, the coin in questions will have likely been subjected to any amount of damage, and will show that damage quite clearly on occasion.

For collectors, the goal is always to find those coins that have been well-preserved over the years. This is not always easy, and is especially difficult when it comes to a coin from 1850. For most people, the most obvious option is to have the coin or coins sent away for grading. We understand that not everyone has the time and money to do this, so we have provided below a listing of the different coin grades and their associated characteristics.

Uncirculated: As the name of the grade implies, an Uncirculated coin is one that has not spent any time at all on the open exchange market. These coins will appear to be mostly pristine and have retained much of their original shine and texture. As you could have guessed, these are the most popular of all Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin and are the most sought after by collectors.

Extremely Fine: An Extremely Fine coin is one that spent only an extremely limited amount of time in circulation. These coins will show some light damage, but for the most part will appear to be well-preserved. Most often, the damage and wear on the coin is only able to be seen under close, careful inspection.

Fine: If the coin in question is graded as being Fine, this means that it underwent a good bit of time in circulation and was damaged to some extent during that time. These coins will play host to light scratching all over the faces while some other, more noticeable damage may be able to be made out as well.

Good: Good is the lowest possible grade available and is one that is typically reserved for those coins that have been circulated for an incredibly extended period of time. These coins will show plenty of surface wear, so much so that the texture of the coin will have been smoothed. Not the most desirable of all the coins, people are still willing to pay a pretty penny for a Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin in this condition.

Pricing the 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin

In order to determine an accurate price for the 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin, you must consider a few factors before jumping to any conclusions. For one, because there were multiple types of the coin minted every year, the exact type and associated scarcity will play into the price heavily. Secondly, the condition of the coin means everything and is always going to play into the price. Below is a chart aimed at giving you a better idea of what you might expect to pay for a 1850 Liberty Head $20 Gold Coin given its condition and type.