Not too many 20 Libs posted round these parts so...

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 5:06AM

How about one?

RYK · April 15, 2008 5:09AM

Nice coin.

Here's the only one I currently own:

blu62vette · April 15, 2008 5:10AM

Connecticoin · April 15, 2008 5:12AM

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 5:14AM

Oooo. Nice!

BECOKA · April 15, 2008 5:15AM

Wow these are all great examples.

This is a very difficult expensive set to work on so I would expect not too many here have more than a couple examples. That is my thoughts on why we don't see too many posted.

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 5:17AM

richardshipp · April 15, 2008 5:20AM

I only have one and it is part of my 1853 year set...

ricko · April 15, 2008 5:21AM

Lovely... each and every one... Cheers, RickO

RYK · April 15, 2008 5:30AM

Don't tell Jay, but I like $20 Libs much better than Saints.

Broadstruck · April 15, 2008 5:33AM

<< <i>Don't tell Jay, but I like $20 Libs much better than Saints.

>>

I only own this Misaligned Obverse / Double Die Reverse example, but always stop and look and a nice one... and I used to be a Saint collector.

Broadstruck · April 15, 2008 5:36AM

Secondly I'd like to add that slabs are nice... there's just something about holding a RAW $20!

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 5:36AM

What HE said!

Mesquite · April 15, 2008 5:39AM

Absolutely love 'em.

shirohniichan · April 15, 2008 5:51AM

<< <i>Nice coin.

Here's the only one I currently own:

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That's a nice date to own! Do you also have the 1861-O half dollars (Federal, Louisiana, and Confederate issues)?

RegistryCoin · April 15, 2008 5:52AM

I think they are very pretty coins. Does anyone here collect the series, or one of the sub-series?

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 5:54AM

How many constitutes a collection?

drwstr123 · April 15, 2008 6:02AM

RegistryCoin · April 15, 2008 6:03AM

It's a very large series. Collecting $20 Libs is probably more qualitative then quantitative, I would guess.

adamlaneus · April 15, 2008 6:04AM

Drool.

Soon. Very Soon.

RYK · April 15, 2008 6:10AM

<< <i>It's a very large series. Collecting $20 Libs is probably more qualitative than quantitative, I would guess. >>

From what I have heard (from multiple independent accounts), the finest set of $20 Libs in existence resides in my zip code. Of course, it's complete.

mhammerman · April 15, 2008 6:34AM

"Don't tell Jay, but I like $20 Libs much better than Saints"

I'd bet you're likin' that '61-O, nice keeper.

BloodMan · April 15, 2008 8:32AM

Nice thread.

As a series, Liberty Head double eagles are really difficult to collect because of the length of the series and the large number of dates that are rare in any condition. For example, most O-mint Type 1’s, CC-mint Type 2’s, and P-mint $20’s from the 1880’s. My “common” date O-mint is below.

RYK, A complete set would include all of those listed above—that would be an incredible set (and very expensive, especially if it includes a Philly Paquet).

mhammerman · April 15, 2008 9:36AM

Not an O but part of my humble accumulation. ngc55

oldcameoproofsguy · April 15, 2008 3:31PM

oreville · April 15, 2008 4:31PM

Nice coins and pics so far!

Just a single $20 is:

(1) one ounce of gold
(2) a coin that is over 100 years old now.
(3) has awesome history.

Sure we almost say that about Morgan silver dollars but an oz of silver is not yet priced up to the gold levels!

As little as 1 coin per at least 2 decades or one coin per mint mark, or a couple of dates is the beginning of a "set."

The set is so huge, I dare say I will never complete my set for sure!

After all, no one can complete the set anyway since the ultra rare 1849's are locked away from all of us!!

maibockaddict · April 15, 2008 11:58PM

This thread can't die just yet...

RegistryCoin · April 16, 2008 12:44AM

Quick question about these: Are the Libs that were found/sunken treasure listed under unique/different cert #s?

DJCoinz · April 16, 2008 12:54AM

Excellent coins everyone...

mhammerman · April 16, 2008 6:35AM

Just one more...ngc 40

ebaytrader · April 16, 2008 6:37AM

Libs rock!

Saints ain't

karpman9 · April 16, 2008 3:38PM

Here's my one and only $20 Lib, a 1907-D (scratches are on the holder, not on the coin):

GoldenEyeNumismatics · April 16, 2008 3:52PM

Doctored Image

mrearlygold · April 16, 2008 4:09PM

Not!

Artist · April 16, 2008 4:58PM

Here is mine. It is in a rattler holder graded MS60 and I think that truly is the grade - IMHO, not an upgrade candidate. But it has a good strike, enticing original surfaces, & slightly mirrored fields - I really like it.

northcoin · April 16, 2008 5:53PM

OK, here is the oldest one I have. Looks like it qualifies as the oldest one posted yet. Of course the 1849 in the Smithsonian would be older, but this one is apparently one of the first 1850's to be struck, so it is almost an 1849.

For anyone interested in the unique history of this particular specimen and its reporting on Coin Facts check out the referenced link below the photo. Of particular note is FirstMint's posting identifying the coin as a "first strike" with a J.B. Longacre pedigree.

As far as collecting, many try for a a set consisting of at least one each of the different versions. (Type I, Type II, Type III and for good measure a Paquet.)

The story behind this unique 1850 Presentation Piece

mhammerman · April 16, 2008 11:14PM

Well, I always figured the coin you have there was one of those only "talked about" coins, kind of like the half unions...stunning to actually see the image! Very nice thread, every body.

maibockaddict · April 17, 2008 12:45AM

Lets keep it rollin'! Nice coins and info guys!

maibockaddict · April 17, 2008 12:47AM

BloodMan · April 17, 2008 11:47AM

Nice Double Eagles Everyone. I like the 1906-D maibockaddict and 1907-D karpman9.

Here is my PCGS 1906-D

bottleguy · April 17, 2008 12:37PM

One more......

How come there's so many MS 1904's out there??

Rick

metalmeister · April 18, 2008 12:15PM

Most excellent thread

CharlotteDude · April 18, 2008 12:33PM

Here's my lone "O" mint representing:

metalmeister · April 18, 2008 2:14PM

B.T.W. Dave nice CC
Keep the pics flowing

oreville · April 18, 2008 2:45PM

I don't get it.

I thought we were all posting pictures of our various $20 Liberties so often that it was starting to annoy other board members?

fruitloops · April 18, 2008 3:46PM

Nice libs everyone!

BloodMan · April 19, 2008 6:18AM

CharlotteDude,
Very nice ’57-O.

Oreville,
I never get annoyed seeing your Type 2 $20 Liberties.

Dabigkahuna · April 19, 2008 6:28AM

Not too many 20 Libs posted round these parts so...

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