THE LIBERTY GOLD SERIES U.S. Liberty gold coins are amongst the world's most recognized gold pieces and were the building blocks of the growing U.S. economy and financial markets in the 19th and 20th centuries, $20 Liberty gold coins were used in every aspect of American economic life, beginning with their first year of issue - 1849,
with the discovery of gold in California. The classic portrait of Miss Liberty on the coin's obverse will always serve as a powerful reminder of the emergence of the United States as a world power in the latter half of the Nineteenth Century. Available in $1, $2 ½, $5, $10 and the hefty $20 denomination in either raw or certified specimens. Each individual coin will be hand selected to meet the requirements of the most discriminating collector.
THE $20 SAINT-GAUDENS GOLD PIECE The $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold piece is one of the most beautiful coins ever minted by the United States. It was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and minted from 1907 to 1933. There were two design types minted as business strikes: the 'No Motto Type' (1907-1908) and the 'With Motto Type' (1908-1933). In 1933, under Executive Order by President Roosevelt, most other gold coin was illegally confiscated from an unsuspecting American public. Also available as either raw or certified specimens. Each coin will be hand selected.
THE SPECTACULAR INDIAN GOLD COINS Minted from 1907 to 1933, the U.S. Indian series of gold coins are a constant favorite among collectors because of their fascinating designs and exceptional beauty. The $10 piece (shown to the right) was designed by world famous American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who also created the coveted $20 double eagle (above), $10 Indians feature a classic portrait of Lady liberty in full head-dress on the obverse and a majestic standing American Eagle on the reverse (with a very Art-Deco look).
THE PRATT INDIAN GOLD COINS Teddy Roosevelt took a keen interest in the design of currency issued during his term in office. Bela Lyon Pratt was chosen as the designer of a new issue of $2.50 and $5.00 gold pieces. The new designs broke completely with past tradition of raised relief coins. Pratt, recommended the new coins be of a recessed design rather than raised. Due to fear of disease, circulation of these beautiful specimens of Americana was suspended for an extended period of time in 1916 and began minting once again as early as 1925.
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