1854 $20 Large Date MS(PCGS#98911)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8115

Grade

AU55

Price

7,800

Lot Description

Rich, original color blends with lovely mint luster on both sides of this boldly to sharply defined example. The year 1854 saw a significant downturn in the number of double eagles struck at Philadelphia with only 757,899 pieces produced. Instead of shipping gold to the East, now the newly inaugurated San Francisco Mint would require bullion for its own use. Two distinct date logotypes were used with small and large numerals. The majority of the coins used the smaller style logotype, leaving the Large Date as the rarer of the two varieties. Relatively available in VF and EF, the issue becomes increasingly challenging at the AU level and above. Often overlooked in favor of the first double eagle issue from San Francisco, a nice 1854 Philadelphia Mint $20 has much to offer discerning collectors.