1907 Liberty Head Double Eagle

After nearly 60 years, the Liberty Head $20 gold coins marked the end of a series that began in 1849. Liberty Head double eagles were designed by James B. Longacre, who served as United States Mint Chief Engraver from 1844 until his death in 1869.

1907 $20 double eagle gold coins contain 0.9613 ounces of gold, weigh 33.44 grams, and measure 34 millimeters wide. The substantial heft and large size of $20 gold coins are just two of many appealing factors to coin collectors and bullion investors alike, notwithstanding the historical value of double eagles.

Here’s a breakdown of the mintages and values of 1907 Liberty Head double eagles:

• 1907, 1,451,786; $2,936

• 1907-D, 842,250; $2,936

• 1907-S, 2,165,800; $2,936

• 1907 proof, 78; $200,000

*Values are for coins in a grade of Extremely Fine 40 unless otherwise specified.

While more than 4.4 million Liberty Head double eagles were made in 1907, a sizable sum by every account, many were melted in the years since. Therefore, 1907 Liberty Head double eagles should be considered as scarce, which all pre-1933 gold coins certainly are.

Later in 1907, the Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin would debut and production of the Liberty Head double eagles would cease. As a series, Liberty Head double eagles provide many challenges to gold coin enthusiasts and, as they span six decades, are among the longest-running gold coin series the United States ever struck.