1875 Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin

This is a United States Liberty Head (or Coronet Head) Gold Double Eagle coin with a face value of $20. The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with 'LIBERTY,' her hair tied in a bun with loose curls falling down her neck. She is surrounded by 13 six-pointed stars representing the original colonies, with the date '1875' centered at the bottom. Physically, the coin is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, with a standard diameter of 34mm. This specific example displays a bright, lustrous yellow-gold color with notable surface wear consistent with handling. There are visible contact marks, minor abrasions, and shallow scratches across the fields and on Liberty's cheek and neck. The strike appears moderately sharp, though there is softening on the high points of the hair. The denticles around the rim remain mostly intact. While the reverse is not visible to determine the mint mark (Philadelphia, San Francisco, or Carson City), the 1875 date makes it a significant numismatic piece from the post-Civil War era. The craftsmanship reflects the classic engraving work of James B. Longacre. Condition issues include light bag marks and evidence of past circulation, though no major gouges or rim dents are immediately apparent.