1904 Liberty Head Double Eagle

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1904 Liberty Head Double Eagle Obverse

1904 DOUBLE EAGLE OR
$20 GOLD

PCGS Nos: 9045, 9120

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 6,256,699
Proofs: 98

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Diameter: ±34 millimeters

Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%

Weight: ±516 grains (±33.4 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, PA) below the eagle's tail on the reverse

Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions

Significant examples:
Proof (illustrated above). ex - Trompeter collection

PCGS Proof-65 Cameo. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 799, illustrated, sold for $52,900.00 From the Luther A. Breck Collection

Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 368, illustrated, sold for $21,850.00

PCGS MS-66. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7968, illustrated, sold for $5,290.00 From the Judge Thomas Butt Collection

ICG MS-66. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9305, plated, sold for $2,645.00

PCGS MS-65. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 800, illustrated, sold for $2,645.00 From the Luther A. Breck Collection

PCGS MS-65. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 801, illustrated, sold for $3,450.00

NGC MS-65. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7967, not illustrated, sold for $1,638.75

PCGS MS-65. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7966, not illustrated, sold for $1,840.00

NGC MS-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 7567, not illustrated, sold for $1,499.60

NGC MS-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 7566, not illustrated, sold for $1,552.50

NGC MS-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1200, sold for $1,782.00

PCGS MS-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1201, sold for $1,782.00

NGC MS-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 286, not illustrated, sold for $1,782.50

NGC MS-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9303, plated, sold for $1,840.00

PCGS MS-65. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9304, plated, sold for $5,462.50

NGC MS-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1579, illustrated, sold for $2,070.00

NGC MS-65. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 369, illustrated, sold for $1,955.00

Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1379, plated, sold for $862.50

Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1380, plated, sold for $517.50

PCGS MS-64. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 802, not illustrated, sold for $1,610.00 From the Luther A. Breck Collection

PCGS MS-64. Ex – American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,” July 25, 2003 , Lot 803, not illustrated, sold for $1,092.50 From the Luther A. Breck Collection

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 7565, not illustrated, not sold

PCGS MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7965, not illustrated, sold for $833.75

PCGS MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7964, not illustrated, not sold

NGC MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7963, not illustrated, sold for $655.50

NGC MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7962, not illustrated, sold for $603.75

PCGS MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7961, not illustrated, sold for $603.75

NGC MS-64. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7960, not illustrated, sold for $891.25

MS-64. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2629, sold for $632.50

MS-64. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2630, sold for $575.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 1819, sold for $690.00

MS-64. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 948, illustrated, sold for $1,035.00 From Stack's ANA Sale, August 1976, Lot 3289

MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1202, sold for $862.00

MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1203, sold for $719.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1204, sold for $719.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1205, sold for $690.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1206, sold for $1,035.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1207, sold for $719.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1208, sold for $661.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1209, sold for $690.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1210, sold for $690.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 4161, not illustrated, sold for $604.00

NGC MS-64. Ex - Superior Galleries' "The ANA 2001 National Money Show Auction", March 8-9, 2001, Lot 926, sold for $402.50

NGC MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 287, sold for $632.50

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9301, not plated, sold for $1,265.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9302, not plated, sold for $805.00

MS-64. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 6074, not plated, sold for $575.00 From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 372, not illustrated, sold for $862.50 From the Great Southwest Gold and Silver Collection

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 1425, not illustrated, sold for $1,265.00

Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1381, not plated, sold for $488.75

Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1382, not plated, sold for $402.50

Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1383, not plated, sold for $460.00

Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1384, not plated, sold for $322.00

Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1385, not plated, sold for $322.00

NGC MS-63. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2631, unsold

NGC MS-63. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2632, sold for $414.00

PCGS MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7959, not illustrated, sold for $448.50

ANACS MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7958, not illustrated, not sold

NGC MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7957, not illustrated, sold for $414.00

NGC MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7956, not illustrated, sold for $356.50

NGC MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7955, not illustrated, sold for $414.00

NGC MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7954, not illustrated, sold for $414.00

NGC MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7953, not illustrated, sold for $448.50

ANACS MS-63. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7952, not illustrated, sold for $230.00

PCGS MS-63. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 1822, sold for $437.00

MS-63. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 949, not illustrated, sold for $632.50 Purchased from Stanley Kesselman, August 5, 1968

MS-63. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 4162, not illustrated, sold for $299.00

NGC MS-63. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9300, not plated, sold for $396.75

MS-63. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1580, not illustrated, sold for $374.00

PCGS MS-63. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part III", May 21, 2001, Lot 380, not illustrated, sold for $506.00 From the Great Southwest Gold and Silver Collection

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Gem quality. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1911, not plated, sold for $632.50

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1912, not plated, sold for $345.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1386, not plated, sold for $575.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1387, not plated, sold for $276.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1388, not plated, sold for $345.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1389, not plated, sold for $322.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1390, not plated, sold for $322.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1391, not plated, sold for $322.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1392, not plated, sold for $322.00

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1393, not plated, sold for $373.75

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1394, not plated, sold for $339.25

ANACS MS-62. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7951, not illustrated, sold for $322.00

ANACS MS-62. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7950, not illustrated, sold for $345.00

NGC MS-62. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 1836, sold for $345.00

NGC MS-62, Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1913, not plated, sold for $431.25

PCGS MS-62. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9299, not plated, sold for $356.50 From the estate of Harry West

NGC MS-62. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 1451, not illustrated, sold for $333.50

PCGS MS-61. Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7949, not illustrated, not sold

PCGS MS-61. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s, "Summer 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 9298, not plated, sold for $345.00 From the estate of Warren Gille, Jr.

NGC MS-61. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1581, not illustrated, sold for $345.00

NGC MS-61. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1582, not illustrated, sold for $328.00

NGC MS-61. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 1454, not illustrated, sold for $339.25

MS-60 Plus. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 4163, not illustrated, sold for $328.00

MS-60. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 4164, not illustrated, sold for $299.00

MS-60. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coin & Collectibles' "The Fairchild Family Trust Collection Sale", May 28-30, 2001, Lot 1583, not illustrated, sold for $345.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 1818, sold for $333.50

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1395, not plated, sold for $322.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1396, not plated, sold for $322.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1397, not plated, sold for $322.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1398, not plated, sold for $322.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1399, not plated, sold for $345.00

Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 1400, not plated, sold for $322.00

PCGS AU-58. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 1455, not illustrated, sold for $333.50

AU-50. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II", March 15-17, 2001, Lot 289, sold for $322.00

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.

The finest Proof examples graded by PCGS are 7 PR-65's.

The finest Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PR-65.

Varieties:

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

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