1884-S $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle PCGS MS62

Here’s a better date in the Type 3 Liberty Head double eagle series. Please take a look at the images of it provided by AUCM. PCGS has graded 1,616 as MS62 with 614 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue at $4,000.00 in MS62

In the monthly supplement of the Coin Dealer Newsletter, gold coin expert Mike Fuljenz wrote an extensive report entitled "Top 10 Reasons To Own 'S' Mint $20 Liberties." Discussing Type Three S-mint Liberty double eagles (the With Motto pieces having TWENTY DOLLARS spelled out on the reverse) minted from 1877-S to 1907-S, Fuljenz made convincing observations about the 1884-S: "Original mintage figure is more than ten times greater than 1884-CC, yet surprisingly, the 1884-S is actually almost as rare in total number of pieces still existing. Strike is very bold. Excellent luster with frosty texture."

The Old San Francisco Mint, where this great coin was struck in 1884. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.