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1907 High Relief $20 Gold MS Wire Edge Values
Details
The 1907 high-relief wire rim $20 was not an intentional variety. Rather, it is the result of -- loose retaining collar and the repeated, high-tonnage blows to bring up the detail on the double eagles -- three to five strikes per coin. Overall, wire rim $20s are two to three times more common than the flat rim $20s. Luster on the wire rim $20s is usually pretty good, and many examples exhibit yellowish-green to copper color.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $3,224.33
Obverse: Liberty is portrayed standing on a rock, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The word LIBERTY appears on the top periphery surrounded by stars. The date is stamped on the right side of the coin, just above the rock.
Reverse: A crescent sun appears at the bottom as if rising on the horizon with long rays extending to the top of the coin. A flying eagle covers the central portion, atop the rays. The words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS appear on the top periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,367
Coinage Type:
Twenty Dollar Gold Double Eagle
Coinage Years:
1907-1908
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
High Relief
Variety 2:
Wire Edge
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
33.436 gr
Weight:
1.075 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9675 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
34 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, MCMVII
Obverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TWENTY DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
Augustus St. Gaudens
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