1903 Philadelphia $20 Liberty Head Gold Coin, PCGS MS66

This exceptional 1903 $20 Liberty Head represents a significant example from the final years of this iconic series. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the Liberty Head $20 gold piece stands as one of America's most recognizable coinage designs. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark), this piece exhibits the high relief and artistic merit characteristic of early 20th-century American gold coinage.

The coin is graded PCGS MS66, placing it well above the typical market offerings for this date. While 1903 is generally considered common in the series with substantial mintage of 287,270 pieces, the vast majority of survivors remain in lower uncirculated grades. This example's MS66 designation reflects exceptional preservation with only two coins grading higher in the PCGS population report of just 21 total submissions, making it a desirable specimen for the serious collector.

Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, this $20 piece contains approximately one troy ounce of pure gold, with a total weight of 33.4 grams and diameter of 34mm. The reeded edge remains a hallmark of U.S. gold coinage from this period. For the collector seeking a high-grade example of this popular Liberty Head type without the premium associated with scarcer dates, this MS66 specimen offers both quality and numismatic appeal.

*PCGS Certificate #53723241*